How far is Maryland, LA from Kentwood, LA?

The driving distance from Maryland, LA to Kentwood, LA is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
80.42 mi
01h 34m
Flight
47.99 mi
77.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.99 mi
Kilometers
77.23 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.42 mi
Kilometers
129.42 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kentwood
Mon, Apr 20, 5:26 AM CDT
Return by in Maryland
Mon, Apr 20, 7:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryland
2026-04-20T03:51
Arrive Kentwood
Mon, Apr 20, 5:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Albany
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Maryland
40.2 mi
00h 47m
To Kentwood
40.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
76°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Airline Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 12 East: Hammond

    1390 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    35.5 mi · 38 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Jackson

    1052 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

    31.9 mi · 34 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    976 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    59 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto State Route 38

    565 ft · 10 sec · State Route 38

  16. 16

    Continue on Avenue G

    1.2 km · 1 min · Avenue G

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    156 m · 9 sec · 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
35.5 mi · 44%
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
32.2 mi · 40%
Airline Highway
7.8 mi · 10%
Avenue G
0.75 mi · 1%
Scotland Avenue
0.73 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Florida Republic Parkway

Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

35.5 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albany
00h 47m from Maryland
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maryland and Partly Sunny near Kentwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.2 miles from Maryland and 40.2 miles from Kentwood.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.76 one way or $21.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maryland and Partly Sunny near Kentwood.

Stop Ideas Near Albany

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Albany, 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 Albany.

RAIL

Hammond

11 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

57 mi away
1253 Florida St.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

79 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Slidell

81 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryland and Kentwood. Straight-line distance: 47.99 mi (77.23 km).

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#1 Maryland

Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5460200, -91.1759400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Kentwood

#2 Kentwood

Town of the United States

Population2,452
Coordinates30.9382400, -90.5089800
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Maryland (-91.17594, 30.54602)
End: Kentwood (-90.50898, 30.93824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.74 L · about $10.76
Round trip
$21.51
5.68 gal · 21.48 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.76 $21.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.10 $24.19
Premium $4.63 $13.14 $26.27
Diesel $5.42 $15.38 $30.76

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryland and Kentwood. The current time is 03:51:49.

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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.