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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on the route
26 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Scotland Avenue
977 ft · 19 sec · Scotland Avenue
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Turn right onto Blount Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Blount Road
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Turn right onto Scenic Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Scenic Highway
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Continue on Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road
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Turn left
566 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on John R Junkin Drive
2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive
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Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
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Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
33 mi · 38 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
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Turn right onto Lee Street
944 ft · 18 sec · Lee Street
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Continue on Como Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Como Road
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Continue on Highway 128
4 mi · 6 min · Highway 128
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 4
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 4
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Turn right onto Highway 578
7.7 mi · 11 min · Highway 578
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Turn slight right onto Highway 577
927 ft · 16 sec · Highway 577
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Continue on State Route 17
15.3 mi · 22 min · State Route 17
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Continue on Broadway Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 17
8.3 mi · 12 min · State Route 17
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Turn right onto State Route 877
3.9 mi · 10 min · State Route 877
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Continue on State Route 577
1.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 577
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Keep slight left to continue on State Route 577
2902 ft · 1 min · State Route 577
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Turn right onto State Route 877
73 m · 7 sec · State Route 877
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vidalia.
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Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maryland and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 142.26 mi (228.94 km).
#1 Maryland
Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5460200, -91.1759400 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monticello
Monticello is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.5965300, -91.3940000 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monticello (-91.394, 32.59653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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