How far is Maryland, LA from Minden, LA?

The driving distance from Maryland, LA to Minden, LA is about 249.5 miles (401.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.4 miles (304.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
249.54 mi
04h 47m
Flight
189.41 mi
304.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.41 mi
Kilometers
304.83 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.54 mi
Kilometers
401.6 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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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 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minden
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM CDT
Return by in Maryland
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryland
2026-04-22T22:02
Arrive Minden
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maryland
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Gilbert
LA

Village in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Maryland
124.8 mi
02h 23m
To Minden
124.7 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward South US 371, North LA 159: Sibley, Minden

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on North LA 159: Minden

    111 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Sibley Road

    851 ft · 14 sec · Sibley Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lee Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    1190 ft · 50 sec · Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Union Street

    54 m · 13 sec · West Union Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
154 mi · 62%
Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 30%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 4%
Scenic Highway
3.64 mi · 1%
John R Junkin Drive
2.42 mi · 1%
Lee Street
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

Merge slight left

90.4 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.1 mi
189.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilbert
02h 23m from Maryland
Leave By
7:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Maryland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Minden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249.5 miles (401.6 km) and usually takes 04h 47m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gilbert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.8 miles from Maryland and 124.7 miles from Minden.

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

The direct path is about 189.4 miles (304.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.33 one way or $66.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Maryland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Minden.

Stop Ideas Near Gilbert

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

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

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

79 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryland and Minden. Straight-line distance: 189.41 mi (304.83 km).

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#1 Maryland

Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5460200, -91.1759400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Minden

#2 Minden

Small city and parish seat of Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population11,575
Coordinates32.6154300, -93.2868400
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Maryland (-91.17594, 30.54602)
End: Minden (-93.28684, 32.61543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.33 L · about $33.33
Round trip
$66.65
17.6 gal · 66.66 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.33 $66.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.48 $74.96
Premium $4.63 $40.70 $81.40
Diesel $5.42 $47.65 $95.30

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 Minden. The current time is 22:02:20.

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.