How far is Merryville, LA from Maryland, LA?

The driving distance from Merryville, LA to Maryland, LA is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
161.42 mi
02h 59m
Flight
141.28 mi
227.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.28 mi
Kilometers
227.37 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.42 mi
Kilometers
259.78 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maryland
Thu, May 14, 1:39 AM CDT
Return by in Merryville
Thu, May 14, 4:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merryville
2026-05-13T22:39
Arrive Maryland
Thu, May 14, 1:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Merryville
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
Eunice
LA

City in Louisiana, United States

From Merryville
80 mi
01h 30m
To Maryland
81.5 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1880 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on O'Bryan Street

    790 ft · 16 sec · O'Bryan Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 110

    10.1 mi · 18 min · State Route 110

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 27

    657 ft · 17 sec · State Route 27

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 110

    13.4 mi · 24 min · State Route 110

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Highway 171

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Highway 171

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2528 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    23.2 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    2132 ft · 41 sec · 8th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    13 mi · 15 min · 3rd Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Basile Eunice Highway

    27.8 mi · 32 min · Basile Eunice Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Landry Street

    4.4 mi · 5 min · West Landry Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto West Vine Street

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · West Vine Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    1019 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Scenic Highway

    671 ft · 17 sec · Scenic Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Scenic Highway

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Scotland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Scotland Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Vine Street
57.3 mi · 35%
Basile Eunice Highway
27.8 mi · 17%
State Route 110
23.6 mi · 15%
3rd Avenue
13 mi · 8%
Highway 171
6.64 mi · 4%
West Landry Street
4.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Vine Street

Turn slight right onto West Vine Street

51.7 mi · 01h 06m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
141.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eunice
01h 30m from Merryville
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Merryville and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Maryland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Eunice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Merryville and 81.5 miles from Maryland.

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

The direct path is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.59 one way or $43.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Merryville and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Maryland.

Stop Ideas Near Eunice

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

49 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

79 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

82 mi away
100 Ryan Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

119 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merryville and Maryland. Straight-line distance: 141.28 mi (227.37 km).

Merryville

#1 Merryville

Town in Louisiana, United States

Population1,093
Coordinates30.7543700, -93.5404500
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
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#2 Maryland

Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5460200, -91.1759400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-93.540673, 30.75438)
End: (-91.175936, 30.546061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.7 gal
21.56 L · about $21.59
Round trip
$43.17
11.4 gal · 43.12 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.3 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.59 $43.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.28 $48.55
Premium $4.63 $26.36 $52.73
Diesel $5.42 $30.87 $61.73

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Merryville and Maryland. The current time is 22:39:39.

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.