How far is Maryland, LA from Jena, LA?

The driving distance from Maryland, LA to Jena, LA is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
133.07 mi
02h 44m
Flight
96.87 mi
155.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.87 mi
Kilometers
155.9 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.07 mi
Kilometers
214.16 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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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 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jena
Fri, Apr 10, 3:08 PM CDT
Return by in Maryland
Fri, Apr 10, 5:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryland
2026-04-10T12:24
Arrive Jena
Fri, Apr 10, 3:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
Vidalia
LA

Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Maryland
66.6 mi
01h 22m
To Jena
66.5 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Scotland Avenue

    977 ft · 19 sec · Scotland Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Blount Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Blount Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Scenic Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Scenic Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Samuels Road

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    566 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on John R Junkin Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Louisiana Avenue

    37.2 mi · 49 min · Louisiana Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 57%
Louisiana Avenue
40 mi · 30%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.2 mi · 8%
Scenic Highway
3.64 mi · 3%
John R Junkin Drive
2.42 mi · 2%
Blount Road
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Samuels Road

Continue on Samuels Road

75.7 mi · 01h 29m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
96.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vidalia
01h 22m from Maryland
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Maryland and Mostly Sunny near Jena.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Vidalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.6 miles from Maryland and 66.5 miles from Jena.

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

The direct path is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.17 one way or $32.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Maryland and Mostly Sunny near Jena.

Stop Ideas Near Vidalia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vidalia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vidalia.

RAIL

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

98 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

McComb

99 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

103 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryland and Jena. Straight-line distance: 96.87 mi (155.9 km).

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#1 Maryland

Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5460200, -91.1759400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Jena

#2 Jena

Parish seat of La Salle Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population3,430
Coordinates31.6832300, -92.1337400
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Maryland (-91.17594, 30.54602)
End: Jena (-92.13374, 31.68323)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.17 L · about $16.17
Round trip
$32.34
8.54 gal · 32.34 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.17 $32.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.19 $36.37
Premium $4.63 $19.75 $39.50
Diesel $5.42 $23.12 $46.24

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryland and Jena. The current time is 12:24:03.

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.