How far is Maryland, LA from Prien, LA?
The driving distance from Maryland, LA to Prien, LA is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maryland and Prien.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryland and Prien.
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Start on the route
26 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Scotland Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Scotland Avenue
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Turn left onto I 110 South: Baton Rouge
93 m · 9 sec
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Continue on I 110 South: Baton Rouge
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Lafayette
2244 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
120.8 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 210 West: Lake Charles Bypass
3015 ft · 1 min
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Continue on 1st Lieutenant Douglas B Fournet Memorial Parkway
8.5 mi · 11 min · 1st Lieutenant Douglas B Fournet Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Prien Lake Road, Golden Nugget Boulevard
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Cove Lane
154 m · 19 sec · Cove Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Prien Lake Road
38 m · 4 sec · West Prien Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Prien Lake Road
2663 ft · 1 min · West Prien Lake Road
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Turn right onto Henderson Bayou Road
2391 ft · 2 min · Henderson Bayou Road
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Turn left onto Lock Lane
1815 ft · 1 min · Lock Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lock Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryland and Prien.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
121 mi · 02h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Maryland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Prien.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maryland to Prien?
The road trip is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Duson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Maryland and 70.3 miles from Prien.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Maryland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Prien.
Stop Ideas Near Duson
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 Duson.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Lake Charles
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maryland and Prien. Straight-line distance: 127.57 mi (205.3 km).
#1 Maryland
Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5460200, -91.1759400 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prien
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 7,810 |
| Coordinates | 30.1818700, -93.2737700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prien (-93.27377, 30.18187)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.78 | $37.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.12 | $42.25 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.94 | $45.88 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.86 | $53.72 |
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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