How far is Maryland, LA from Monticello, LA?

The driving distance from Maryland, LA to Monticello, LA is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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
173.24 mi
03h 43m
Flight
142.26 mi
228.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.26 mi
Kilometers
228.94 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.24 mi
Kilometers
278.8 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monticello
Wed, Apr 15, 11:11 AM CDT
Return by in Maryland
Wed, Apr 15, 2:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryland
2026-04-15T07:27
Arrive Monticello
Wed, Apr 15, 11:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:32 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

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
Vidalia
LA

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

From Maryland
86.7 mi
01h 51m
To Monticello
86.5 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33 mi · 38 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lee Street

    944 ft · 18 sec · Lee Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Como Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Como Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 128

    4 mi · 6 min · Highway 128

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 4

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 4

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Highway 578

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Highway 578

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Highway 577

    927 ft · 16 sec · Highway 577

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 17

    15.3 mi · 22 min · State Route 17

  17. 17

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 17

    8.3 mi · 12 min · State Route 17

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Route 877

    3.9 mi · 10 min · State Route 877

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 577

    1.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 577

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 577

    2902 ft · 1 min · State Route 577

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Route 877

    73 m · 7 sec · State Route 877

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 877

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 44%
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
33 mi · 19%
State Route 17
23.5 mi · 14%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 6%
Highway 578
7.72 mi · 4%
State Route 877
3.99 mi · 2%
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 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
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
142.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vidalia
01h 51m from Maryland
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Maryland and Mostly Sunny near Monticello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Vidalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Maryland and 86.5 miles from Monticello.

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

The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.14 one way or $46.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Maryland and Mostly Sunny near Monticello.

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 Monticello. Straight-line distance: 142.26 mi (228.94 km).

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#1 Maryland

Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5460200, -91.1759400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
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#2 Monticello

Monticello is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.5965300, -91.3940000
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Maryland (-91.17594, 30.54602)
End: Monticello (-91.394, 32.59653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.14 L · about $23.14
Round trip
$46.28
12.22 gal · 46.28 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.14 $46.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.02 $52.04
Premium $4.63 $28.26 $56.52
Diesel $5.42 $33.09 $66.17

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryland and Monticello. The current time is 07:27:13.

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.