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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.73 mi
00h 55m
Flight
28.46 mi
45.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.46 mi
Kilometers
45.8 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.73 mi
Kilometers
55.89 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in French Settlement
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM CDT
Return by in Maryland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryland
2026-04-23T02:47
Arrive French Settlement
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maryland
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
Old Jefferson
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Maryland
17.4 mi
00h 27m
To French Settlement
17.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Scotland Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Scotland Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 110 South: Baton Rouge

    93 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on I 110 South: Baton Rouge

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190, US 61: Opelousas, Airline Highway

    2810 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East, US 61 South: Airline Highway

    2962 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

    17 mi · 25 min · Airline Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    102 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway

    36 m · 4 sec · Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway

    1369 ft · 46 sec · Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto LA 16

    5.5 mi · 8 min · LA 16

  15. 15

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Airline Highway
25.4 mi · 73%
LA 16
5.55 mi · 16%
Scotland Avenue
0.73 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
0.67 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King
0.67 mi · 2%
US 190 East
0.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Jefferson
00h 27m from Maryland
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Old Jefferson and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 10 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
Baton Rouge City Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Baton Rouge City Hall

Baton Rouge , LA
222 St Louis St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews City Hall,Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 15

Baton Rouge , LA
3150 Brightside Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Rating 3.5/5 2 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Old Jefferson.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

17 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Schriever

73 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

88 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryland and French Settlement. Straight-line distance: 28.46 mi (45.8 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Maryland

Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5460200, -91.1759400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
French Settlement

#2 French Settlement

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,227
Coordinates30.2959900, -90.7963000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Maryland (-91.17594, 30.54602)
End: French Settlement (-90.7963, 30.29599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.64 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.32
2.46 gal · 9.28 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryland and French Settlement. The current time is 02:47:40.

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.