How far is Lecompte, LA from Maryland, LA?

The driving distance from Lecompte, LA to Maryland, LA is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (131.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.45 mi
01h 44m
Flight
81.95 mi
131.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.95 mi
Kilometers
131.88 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.45 mi
Kilometers
172.93 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maryland
Wed, May 13, 5:13 PM CDT
Return by in Lecompte
Wed, May 13, 6:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lecompte
2026-05-13T15:28
Arrive Maryland
Wed, May 13, 5:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lecompte
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Port Barre
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Lecompte
53.3 mi
00h 52m
To Maryland
54.2 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lecompte and Maryland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lecompte and Maryland.

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Street

    140 m · 22 sec · Elm Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 South: Opelousas

    1354 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    41.4 mi · 42 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

    2681 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

    110 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1019 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Scenic Highway

    671 ft · 17 sec · Scenic Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Scenic Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Scotland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Scotland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lecompte and Maryland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 190 East
55.1 mi · 51%
I 49 South
41.6 mi · 39%
Scotland Avenue
1.6 mi · 1%
Scenic Highway
1.44 mi · 1%
US 190
0.51 mi
Elm Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

US 190 East

Merge slight right

49.5 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
82 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Barre
00h 52m from Lecompte
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lecompte and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Maryland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lecompte to Maryland?

The road trip is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km) and usually takes 01h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Port Barre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from Lecompte and 54.2 miles from Maryland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 82 miles (131.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.35 one way or $28.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lecompte and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Maryland.

Stop Ideas Near Port Barre

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Port Barre and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Barre Park
Scenic stop 2.2 mi away

Port Barre Park

Port Barre , LA
129, 169 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 4.2/5 49 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

Washington Town Hall

Washington , LA
405 N Washington St, Washington, LA 70589
Rating 1.4/5 5 reviews City government office
Port Barre Community Center
Nearby stop 2.2 mi away

Port Barre Community Center

Port Barre , LA
122 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Barre.

RAIL

Lafayette

37 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

63 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

75 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lecompte and Maryland. Straight-line distance: 81.95 mi (131.88 km).

Lecompte

#1 Lecompte

Town in Louisiana, United States

Population1,151
Coordinates31.0946300, -92.4004100
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
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#2 Maryland

Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5460200, -91.1759400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Elm Street (-92.400425, 31.094699)
End: (-91.175936, 30.546061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.35 L · about $14.35
Round trip
$28.71
7.58 gal · 28.7 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.35 $28.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.14 $32.28
Premium $4.63 $17.53 $35.06
Diesel $5.42 $20.52 $41.05

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lecompte and Maryland. The current time is 15:28:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.