How far is Lake Providence, LA from Maryland, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Providence, LA to Maryland, LA is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Tensas Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Providence and Maryland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Providence and Maryland.
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Start on Scarborough Street
27.6 mi · 41 min · Scarborough Street
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Continue on North Chestnut Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Chestnut Street
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Turn slight right onto Bayou Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bayou Drive
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Turn left
1293 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South: Natchez
2513 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
148.1 mi · 2 hr 53 min
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Turn left onto Blount Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Blount Road
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Turn left onto Scotland Avenue
977 ft · 18 sec · Scotland Avenue
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Turn right
26 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Providence and Maryland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 61 South
Merge slight left
148 mi · 02h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Providence and Mostly Clear near Maryland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Providence to Maryland?
The road trip is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waterproof is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.7 miles from Lake Providence and 85 miles from Maryland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.69 one way or $49.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Providence and Mostly Clear near Maryland.
Stop Ideas Near Waterproof
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterproof.
Vicksburg, MS
Brookhaven
Hazlehurst station
McComb
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Providence and Maryland. Straight-line distance: 156.08 mi (251.19 km).
#1 Lake Providence
City in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,347 |
| Coordinates | 32.8049900, -91.1709800 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maryland
Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5460200, -91.1759400 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-91.175936, 30.546061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $24.69 | $49.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.77 | $55.54 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.15 | $60.31 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $35.31 | $70.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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