How far is Maryland, LA from Eastwood, LA?

The driving distance from Maryland, LA to Eastwood, LA is about 257.2 miles (414 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
257.28 mi
04h 47m
Flight
197.76 mi
318.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.76 mi
Kilometers
318.26 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.28 mi
Kilometers
414.05 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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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 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eastwood
Thu, Oct 15, 7:20 PM CDT
Return by in Maryland
Fri, Oct 16, 12:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryland
2026-10-15T14:32
Arrive Eastwood
Thu, Oct 15, 7:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maryland
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Alexandria
LA

The capital of Louisiana.

From Maryland
128.7 mi
02h 23m
To Eastwood
128.6 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Scotland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Scotland Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Scenic Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    862 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Airline Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    186.3 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20: Dallas, Monroe

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

    3011 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Industrial Drive, Barksdale AFB

    922 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    42 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Industrial Drive

    1558 ft · 41 sec · Industrial Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Industrial Drive

    996 ft · 24 sec · Industrial Drive

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East Texas Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East Texas Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 80

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Highway 80

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 80

    32 m · 10 sec · Highway 80

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highway 80

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186 mi · 72%
Airline Highway
54.5 mi · 21%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
5.31 mi · 2%
Highway 80
3.42 mi · 1%
East Texas Street
3.09 mi · 1%
Scotland Avenue
1.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

186 mi · 03h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.4 mi
197.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexandria
02h 23m from Maryland
Leave By
7:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maryland and Sunny near Eastwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 257.2 miles (414 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.7 miles from Maryland and 128.6 miles from Eastwood.

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

The direct path is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.4 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 7:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.52 one way or $71.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maryland and Sunny near Eastwood.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryland and Eastwood. Straight-line distance: 197.76 mi (318.26 km).

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#1 Maryland

Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5460200, -91.1759400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
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#2 Eastwood

Eastwood is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.5562600, -93.5671200
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Maryland (-91.17594, 30.54602)
End: Eastwood (-93.56712, 32.55626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 414 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.08 gal
34.37 L · about $35.52
Round trip
$71.04
18.16 gal · 68.74 L
Estimated CO2
80.7 kg one way
Round trip: 161.4 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $35.52 $71.04
Mid-grade $4.38 $39.73 $79.47
Premium $4.78 $43.41 $86.82
Diesel $5.82 $52.87 $105.75

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryland and Eastwood. The current time is 14:32:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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