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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42 mi
01h 02m
Flight
27.42 mi
44.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.42 mi
Kilometers
44.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42 mi
Kilometers
67.59 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blythwood
Sat, May 30, 9:49 AM CDT
Return by in Maringouin
Sat, May 30, 10:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maringouin
2026-05-30T08:46
Arrive Blythwood
Sat, May 30, 9:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maringouin
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Port Allen
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Maringouin
21 mi
00h 31m
To Blythwood
21 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Landry Drive

    1509 ft · 30 sec · Landry Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Landry Street

    153 m · 13 sec · Landry Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Route 411

    2.6 mi · 5 min · State Route 411

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Sidney Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Sidney Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1662 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1: Port Allen, Plaquemine

    1232 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine

    698 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 1 South

    10.4 mi · 16 min · Highway 1 South

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Eden Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Eden Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 1

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Highway 1

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Augusta Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road

  14. 14

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sidney Road
19 mi · 45%
Highway 1 South
10.4 mi · 25%
Highway 1
5.62 mi · 13%
State Route 411
2.59 mi · 6%
Augusta Road
1.49 mi · 4%
LA 1 South
1.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
27.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Allen
00h 31m from Maringouin
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Port Allen and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 2.5 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

3 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

72 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

New Iberia

77 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

81 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maringouin and Blythwood. Straight-line distance: 27.42 mi (44.13 km).

Maringouin

#1 Maringouin

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population966
Coordinates30.4913000, -91.5195500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Blythwood

Blythwood is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.1996400, -91.2076100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Maringouin (-91.51955, 30.4913)
End: Blythwood (-91.20761, 30.19964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.61 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.21
2.96 gal · 11.22 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Maringouin and Blythwood. The current time is 08:46:44.

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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.