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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.49 mi
02h 42m
Flight
127.57 mi
205.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.57 mi
Kilometers
205.3 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.49 mi
Kilometers
226.1 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prien
Fri, May 1, 3:33 PM CDT
Return by in Maryland
Fri, May 1, 6:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryland
2026-05-01T12:51
Arrive Prien
Fri, May 1, 3:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Duson
LA

Town of the United States

From Maryland
70.2 mi
01h 21m
To Prien
70.3 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

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.

  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

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Lafayette

    2244 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    120.8 mi · 2 hr 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 210 West: Lake Charles Bypass

    3015 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on 1st Lieutenant Douglas B Fournet Memorial Parkway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · 1st Lieutenant Douglas B Fournet Memorial Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Prien Lake Road, Golden Nugget Boulevard

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cove Lane

    154 m · 19 sec · Cove Lane

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Prien Lake Road

    38 m · 4 sec · West Prien Lake Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto West Prien Lake Road

    2663 ft · 1 min · West Prien Lake Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Henderson Bayou Road

    2391 ft · 2 min · Henderson Bayou Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lock Lane

    1815 ft · 1 min · Lock Lane

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
121 mi · 86%
1st Lieutenant Douglas B Fournet Memorial Parkwa
8.48 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.68 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
0.89 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King
0.89 mi · 1%
Scotland Avenue
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
127.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duson
01h 21m from Maryland
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Lafayette

16 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

43 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

99 mi away
100 Ryan Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

100 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryland and Prien. Straight-line distance: 127.57 mi (205.3 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 Prien

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population7,810
Coordinates30.1818700, -93.2737700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Maryland (-91.17594, 30.54602)
End: Prien (-93.27377, 30.18187)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.77 L · about $18.78
Round trip
$37.57
9.92 gal · 37.54 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryland and Prien. The current time is 12:51:05.

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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.