How far is Maryland, LA from Shenandoah, LA?

The driving distance from Maryland, LA to Shenandoah, LA is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.71 mi
00h 29m
Flight
14.44 mi
23.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.44 mi
Kilometers
23.24 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.71 mi
Kilometers
26.89 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shenandoah
Tue, May 5, 12:58 AM CDT
Return by in Maryland
Tue, May 5, 1:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryland
2026-05-05T00:28
Arrive Shenandoah
Tue, May 5, 12:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maryland
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Merrydale
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Maryland
8.4 mi
00h 14m
To Shenandoah
8.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

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

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190, US 61: Opelousas, Airline Highway

    2810 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East, US 61 South: Airline Highway

    2962 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

    8.4 mi · 13 min · Airline Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left

    850 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Coursey Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Coursey Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on George Oneal Road

    2999 ft · 1 min · George Oneal Road

  12. 12

    Continue on George O'Neal Road

    1200 ft · 31 sec · George O'Neal Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Kennesaw Drive

    1385 ft · 49 sec · Kennesaw Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Chadsford Avenue

    152 m · 19 sec · Chadsford Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Antioch Boulevard

    1017 ft · 35 sec · Antioch Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Antioch Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Airline Highway
8.36 mi · 50%
Coursey Boulevard
3.32 mi · 20%
Scotland Avenue
0.73 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
0.67 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King
0.67 mi · 4%
George Oneal Road
0.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Airline Highway

Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

8.36 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merrydale
00h 14m from Maryland
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maryland and Mostly Sunny near Shenandoah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Merrydale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Maryland and 8.3 miles from Shenandoah.

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

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.23 one way or $4.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Merrydale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Merrydale and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 5.3 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 9.7 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Merrydale.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

9 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

62 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

New Iberia

88 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Schriever

89 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryland and Shenandoah. Straight-line distance: 14.44 mi (23.24 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Maryland

Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5460200, -91.1759400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Shenandoah

#2 Shenandoah

City in Fremont and Page Counties in the U.

Population18,399
Coordinates30.4013000, -91.0009400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Maryland (-91.17594, 30.54602)
End: Shenandoah (-91.00094, 30.4013)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.23 L · about $2.23
Round trip
$4.47
1.18 gal · 4.46 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.23 $4.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.51 $5.03
Premium $4.63 $2.73 $5.46
Diesel $5.42 $3.19 $6.39

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryland and Shenandoah. The current time is 00:28:32.

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.