How far is Maryland, LA from Gonzales, LA?

The driving distance from Maryland, LA to Gonzales, LA is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.47 mi
00h 40m
Flight
26.15 mi
42.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.15 mi
Kilometers
42.09 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.47 mi
Kilometers
44.21 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gonzales
Wed, Jul 1, 5:10 PM CDT
Return by in Maryland
Wed, Jul 1, 5:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryland
2026-07-01T16:30
Arrive Gonzales
Wed, Jul 1, 5:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maryland
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Inniswold
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Maryland
13.7 mi
00h 20m
To Gonzales
13.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Jul 1 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
94°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jul 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.4 mi · 33 min · Airline Highway

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto North Burnside Avenue

    2869 ft · 1 min · North Burnside Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Ascension Street

    62 m · 6 sec · East Ascension Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ascension Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Airline Highway
23.4 mi · 85%
Scotland Avenue
0.73 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
0.67 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King
0.67 mi · 2%
US 190 East
0.56 mi · 2%
North Burnside Avenue
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Airline Highway

Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

23.4 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inniswold
00h 20m from Maryland
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Maryland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gonzales.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Inniswold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Maryland and 13.7 miles from Gonzales.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.67 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Maryland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gonzales.

Stop Ideas Near Inniswold

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 Inniswold and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 8.9 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 13 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 8.9 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 8.5 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 Inniswold.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

10 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Schriever

78 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

84 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryland and Gonzales. Straight-line distance: 26.15 mi (42.09 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Maryland

Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5460200, -91.1759400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Gonzales

#2 Gonzales

City in Louisiana, United States

Population11,245
Coordinates30.2385300, -90.9201000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Maryland (-91.17594, 30.54602)
End: Gonzales (-90.9201, 30.23853)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.67 L · about $3.67
Round trip
$7.35
1.94 gal · 7.34 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.67 $7.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.13 $8.26
Premium $4.63 $4.49 $8.97
Diesel $5.42 $5.25 $10.51

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 · Jul 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryland and Gonzales. The current time is 16:30:34.

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.