How far is Maringouin, LA from Blythwood, LA?
The driving distance from Maringouin, LA to Blythwood, LA is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maringouin and Blythwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maringouin and Blythwood.
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Start on Landry Drive
1509 ft · 30 sec · Landry Drive
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Continue on Landry Street
153 m · 13 sec · Landry Street
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Turn right onto State Route 411
2.6 mi · 5 min · State Route 411
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Turn straight onto Sidney Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Sidney Road
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Take the ramp left
1662 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 1: Port Allen, Plaquemine
1232 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine
698 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Highway 1 South
10.4 mi · 16 min · Highway 1 South
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Turn slight right onto Eden Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Eden Street
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Continue on Highway 1
5.6 mi · 6 min · Highway 1
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Turn right onto Augusta Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Augusta Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maringouin and Blythwood.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Sidney Road
Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Maringouin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blythwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maringouin to Blythwood?
The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Maringouin and 21 miles from Blythwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maringouin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blythwood.
Stop Ideas Near Port Allen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Allen.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
New Iberia
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maringouin and Blythwood. Straight-line distance: 27.42 mi (44.13 km).
#1 Maringouin
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 966 |
| Coordinates | 30.4913000, -91.5195500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blythwood
Blythwood is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.1996400, -91.2076100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blythwood (-91.20761, 30.19964)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.30 | $12.61 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
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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