Origin
Avondale, LA
Afternoon in Avondale on Sunday
Local time
2:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avondale, LA to Maryland, LA
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
89.4 mi
144 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avondale, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
Maryland, LA
Styves Exantus
Trip Overview
The drive from Avondale, LA to Maryland, LA covers 89.4 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway, US 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.8 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
44.7 miles from Avondale, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 51m highway drive covering 89.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.8 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 70.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Jamie Boulevard.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 89.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Jamie Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 90): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Jamie Boulevard
Turn right onto Jamie Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 90
Turn left onto US 90
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
80.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
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I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
8
88.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8A
Toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Avondale, LA to Maryland, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
Airport
80.5 mi in
|
~1h 38m
|
via I 110
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 70.8 mi | 1h 20m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| US 90 | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| LA 3152 | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Scotland Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Jamie Boulevard | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Valentine Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 70.8 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avondale, LA and Maryland, LA.
1
Start on Valentine Drive
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Valentine Drive
2
Turn right onto Jamie Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jamie Boulevard
3
Turn left onto US 90
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 90
Use the none lane.
4
Continue on LA 3152
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
LA 3152
Use the none lane.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Use the none lane.
7
Merge onto I 10
71 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
I 10
Use the none lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 110
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 110
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 8A
Toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto LA 19
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Scotland Avenue
Use the none lane.
12
Turn right
86 ft
·
6 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.7 miles from Avondale, LA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.7 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maryland, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Avondale, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Avondale, LA
This is one driving day of about 89.4 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Avondale, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 70.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.7 mi from Avondale, LA · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.7 miles from Avondale, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.8 miles.
Arriving in Maryland, LA
The final approach into Maryland, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Maryland, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.67 one way
$27.33 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $14.99 | $29.98 |
| premium | $4.61 | $16.23 | $32.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.86 | $39.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.39 | $4.29 |
| Efficient EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.82 | $3.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.52 | $5.72 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Maryland, LA
Afternoon in Maryland on Sunday
Local time
2:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 51m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Avondale, LA to Maryland, LA covers 89.4 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway, US 90. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.7 miles from Avondale, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 89.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Jamie Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 90): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Avondale, LA to Maryland, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
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