How far is Walker, LA from Maryland, LA?

The driving distance from Walker, LA to Maryland, LA is about 195 miles (313.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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
194.97 mi
03h 09m
Flight
140.72 mi
226.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.72 mi
Kilometers
226.46 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.97 mi
Kilometers
313.78 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maryland
Thu, Apr 16, 5:01 AM CDT
Return by in Walker
Thu, Apr 16, 8:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walker
2026-04-16T01:51
Arrive Maryland
Thu, Apr 16, 5:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walker
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
Cheneyville
LA

Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Walker
97 mi
01h 34m
To Maryland
98 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Parish Road 220

    128 m · 26 sec · Parish Road 220

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Walker Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Walker Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    16.3 mi · 24 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lafayette Street

    46.9 mi · 57 min · East Lafayette Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

  8. 8

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

    2681 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    110 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    1019 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Scenic Highway

    671 ft · 17 sec · Scenic Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Scenic Highway

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Scotland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Scotland Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walker 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 190 East
55.1 mi · 28%
East Lafayette Street
46.9 mi · 24%
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
32.2 mi · 17%
Martin Luther King
32.2 mi · 17%
Walker Road
4.57 mi · 2%
Scotland Avenue
1.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

64.5 mi · 01h 05m

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.3 mi
140.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheneyville
01h 34m from Walker
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Walker and Mostly Sunny near Maryland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195 miles (313.8 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Cheneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97 miles from Walker and 98 miles from Maryland.

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

The direct path is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.05 one way or $52.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cheneyville

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

91 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walker and Maryland. Straight-line distance: 140.72 mi (226.46 km).

Walker

#1 Walker

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana

Population6,302
Coordinates32.1901600, -92.5837600
Altitude84
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: Parish Road 220 (-92.583813, 32.190269)
End: (-91.175936, 30.546061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.04 L · about $26.05
Round trip
$52.11
13.76 gal · 52.08 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.05 $52.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.30 $58.60
Premium $4.63 $31.82 $63.64
Diesel $5.42 $37.26 $74.51

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 Walker and Maryland. The current time is 01:51:55.

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.