How far is Maryland, LA from Sunset, LA?

The driving distance from Maryland, LA to Sunset, LA is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
73.09 mi
01h 26m
Flight
53.95 mi
86.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.95 mi
Kilometers
86.83 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.09 mi
Kilometers
117.62 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunset
Sat, May 2, 7:45 AM CDT
Return by in Maryland
Sat, May 2, 9:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryland
2026-05-02T06:18
Arrive Sunset
Sat, May 2, 7:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Henderson
LA

Town in the U.

From Maryland
36.5 mi
00h 43m
To Sunset
36.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.7 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Opelousas

    2331 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    2.3 mi · 2 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    2094 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    26 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 93

    1185 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 93

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Duffy Avenue

    2133 ft · 43 sec · Duffy Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Napoleon Avenue

    2123 ft · 43 sec · Napoleon Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Landry Street

    123 m · 20 sec · Landry Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Anna Street

    41 m · 6 sec · Anna Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Anna Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
52.1 mi · 71%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.13 mi · 11%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.68 mi · 8%
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
2.72 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
0.89 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

51.7 mi · 00h 59m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
00h 43m from Maryland
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Maryland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sunset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Maryland and 36.5 miles from Sunset.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Maryland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sunset.

Stop Ideas Near Henderson

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

24 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

34 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

61 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

113 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryland and Sunset. Straight-line distance: 53.95 mi (86.83 km).

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#1 Maryland

Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5460200, -91.1759400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Sunset

#2 Sunset

Town in Louisiana, USA

Population2,962
Coordinates30.4113100, -92.0684500
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Maryland (-91.17594, 30.54602)
End: Sunset (-92.06845, 30.41131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.76 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.54
5.16 gal · 19.52 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.77 $19.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.99 $21.98
Premium $4.63 $11.93 $23.87
Diesel $5.42 $13.97 $27.94

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryland and Sunset. The current time is 06:18:35.

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.