How far is Maryland, LA from French Settlement, LA?
The driving distance from Maryland, LA to French Settlement, LA is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maryland and French Settlement.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryland and French Settlement.
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Start on the route
26 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Scotland Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Scotland Avenue
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Turn left onto I 110 South: Baton Rouge
93 m · 9 sec
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Continue on I 110 South: Baton Rouge
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190, US 61: Opelousas, Airline Highway
2810 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East, US 61 South: Airline Highway
2962 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
17 mi · 25 min · Airline Highway
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Take the exit slight left
102 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
6 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway
36 m · 4 sec · Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway
1369 ft · 46 sec · Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto LA 16
5.5 mi · 8 min · LA 16
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Turn left
3 m · 1 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 Maryland and French Settlement.
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.
Airline Highway
Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
17 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Maryland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near French Settlement.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maryland to French Settlement?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Old Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Maryland and 17.3 miles from French Settlement.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Maryland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near French Settlement.
Stop Ideas Near Old Jefferson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Baton Rouge City Hall
City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 15
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Old Jefferson.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maryland and French Settlement. Straight-line distance: 28.46 mi (45.8 km).
#1 Maryland
Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5460200, -91.1759400 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 French Settlement
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,227 |
| Coordinates | 30.2959900, -90.7963000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: French Settlement (-90.7963, 30.29599)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.69 | $11.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
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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