How far is Ringgold, LA from Maryland, LA?

The driving distance from Ringgold, LA to Maryland, LA is about 233.9 miles (376.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.95 mi
03h 40m
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
233.95 mi
Kilometers
376.5 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maryland
Wed, Apr 15, 11:29 PM CDT
Return by in Ringgold
Thu, Apr 16, 3:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ringgold
2026-04-15T19:49
Arrive Maryland
Wed, Apr 15, 11:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ringgold
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
Woodworth
LA

City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States of America

From Ringgold
116.4 mi
01h 50m
To Maryland
117.5 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Street

    31 m · 10 sec · Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Military Road

    20.1 mi · 30 min · Military Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on HWY 371

    1270 ft · 22 sec · HWY 371

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Ringgold Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Ringgold Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    40 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto HWY 84 EAST

    981 ft · 17 sec · HWY 84 EAST

  8. 8

    Continue on US 84

    6.6 mi · 10 min · US 84

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1534 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    142.5 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

    2681 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

    110 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit right

    1019 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Scenic Highway

    671 ft · 17 sec · Scenic Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Scenic Highway

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Scotland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Scotland Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 84
151 mi · 65%
US 190 East
55.1 mi · 24%
Military Road
20.1 mi · 9%
Ringgold Avenue
2.17 mi · 1%
Scotland Avenue
1.6 mi · 1%
Scenic Highway
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 84

Merge slight left

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
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.1 mi
174.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodworth
01h 50m from Ringgold
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Ringgold and Mostly Clear near Maryland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 233.9 miles (376.5 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Woodworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.4 miles from Ringgold and 117.5 miles from Maryland.

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 59.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.28 one way or $62.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Woodworth

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

112 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

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

Ringgold

#1 Ringgold

Town in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population1,336
Coordinates32.3284900, -93.2798900
Altitude85
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: Mill Street (-93.279888, 32.32858)
End: (-91.175936, 30.546061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.26 gal
31.25 L · about $31.28
Round trip
$62.56
16.52 gal · 62.5 L
Estimated CO2
73.4 kg one way
Round trip: 146.8 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.28 $62.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.18 $70.36
Premium $4.63 $38.20 $76.41
Diesel $5.42 $44.73 $89.46

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 Ringgold and Maryland. The current time is 19:49:10.

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.