How far is Lakeshore, LA from Maryland, LA?
The driving distance from Lakeshore, LA to Maryland, LA is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Small town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeshore and Maryland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeshore and Maryland.
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Start on Bayou Shore Drive
149 m · 25 sec · Bayou Shore Drive
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Turn left onto Guy Avenue
21 m · 5 sec · Guy Avenue
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Turn right onto Lincoln Road
58 m · 4 sec · Lincoln Road
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Continue on Old Bastrop Road
2025 ft · 48 sec · Old Bastrop Road
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Turn left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
2 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Russell Sage Road
3062 ft · 1 min · Russell Sage Road
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Take the ramp left
1946 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
1531 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
76.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight right
526 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive
79.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive
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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 Lakeshore and Maryland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Seargent Prentiss Drive
Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive
79.2 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Lakeshore and Sunny near Maryland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeshore to Maryland?
The road trip is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Ridgecrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Lakeshore and 88.5 miles from Maryland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.41 one way or $48.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakeshore and Sunny near Maryland.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgecrest
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 Ridgecrest.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeshore and Maryland. Straight-line distance: 146.34 mi (235.51 km).
#1 Lakeshore
Lakeshore is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.5351400, -92.0295800 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.91 | $24.41 | $48.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $27.31 | $54.61 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.83 | $59.67 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $36.34 | $72.67 |
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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