How far is Maryland, LA from Ringgold, LA?

The driving distance from Maryland, LA to Ringgold, LA is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.68 mi
04h 27m
Flight
174.78 mi
281.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.78 mi
Kilometers
281.28 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.68 mi
Kilometers
372.85 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ringgold
Thu, Apr 16, 2:01 AM CDT
Return by in Maryland
Thu, Apr 16, 6:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryland
2026-04-15T21:33
Arrive Ringgold
Thu, Apr 16, 2:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
8:04 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
Alexandria
LA

The capital of Louisiana.

From Maryland
115.9 mi
02h 13m
To Ringgold
115.8 mi
02h 13m

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
64°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Scotland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Scotland Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Scenic Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    862 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Airline Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    142.6 mi · 2 hr 24 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2448 ft · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    96 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    8.1 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Continue on HWY 84 EAST

    981 ft · 21 sec · HWY 84 EAST

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ringgold Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ringgold Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ringgold Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Ringgold Avenue

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on HWY 371

    20.4 mi · 30 min · HWY 371

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    31 m · 4 sec · Mill Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
143 mi · 62%
Airline Highway
54.5 mi · 24%
HWY 371
20.4 mi · 9%
Ringgold Avenue
2.2 mi · 1%
Scotland Avenue
1.59 mi · 1%
Scenic Highway
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

143 mi · 02h 24m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.9 mi
174.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexandria
02h 13m from Maryland
Leave By
8:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Maryland and Partly Cloudy near Ringgold.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.9 miles from Maryland and 115.8 miles from Ringgold.

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

The direct path is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.98 one way or $61.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Maryland and Partly Cloudy near Ringgold.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryland and Ringgold. Straight-line distance: 174.78 mi (281.28 km).

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#1 Maryland

Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5460200, -91.1759400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Ringgold

#2 Ringgold

Town in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population1,336
Coordinates32.3284900, -93.2798900
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Maryland (-91.17594, 30.54602)
End: Ringgold (-93.27989, 32.32849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.18 gal
30.95 L · about $30.98
Round trip
$61.96
16.36 gal · 61.9 L
Estimated CO2
72.7 kg one way
Round trip: 145.4 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.98 $61.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.84 $69.68
Premium $4.63 $37.83 $75.66
Diesel $5.42 $44.29 $88.59

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryland and Ringgold. The current time is 21:33:32.

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.