Trip from Bayou Gauche, LA to Maryland, LA

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

95.3 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Bayou Gauche, LA to Maryland, LA covers 95.3 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 90, I 310 North, LA 3127 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.94 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

47.6 miles from Bayou Gauche, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 36m drive with frequent turns across 95.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Highway 90 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Highway 90	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 310 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
LA 3127 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
3127	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Airline Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 10 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Martin Luther King	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Highway 90 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayou Gauche, LA and Maryland, LA.

1

Start on Bayou Gauche Road

6.9 mi · 12 min · Bayou Gauche Road

2

Turn right onto US Highway 90

3.0 mi · 4 min · US Highway 90

3

Take the exit slight left toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans

0.2 mi · 23 sec · I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans

4

Continue straight

1.3 mi · 1 min

5

Take the exit slight left toward LA 3127 North: Donadlsonville

0.7 mi · 1 min · LA 3127 North: Donadlsonville

6

Continue on 3127

20 mi · 25 min · 3127

7

Turn right

6.8 mi · 9 min

8

Turn left onto West Airline Highway

8.9 mi · 10 min · West Airline Highway

9

Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

0.6 mi · 59 sec · I 10 West: Baton Rouge

10

Merge slight left

31 mi · 34 min

11

Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

6.2 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

12

Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

13

Take the exit slight right toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker

0.3 mi · 51 sec · LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker

14

Turn right onto Scotland Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Scotland Avenue

15

Turn right

85 ft · 6 sec

16

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 47.6 miles from Bayou Gauche, LA, or about 48m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.6 miles or 48m 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 19m

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 Bayou Gauche, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bayou Gauche, LA

This is one driving day of about 95.3 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bayou Gauche, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Baton Rouge, LA

48 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.

Popular next leg

Baton Rouge, LA to Maryland, LA

8.9 mi · 13m

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.6 mi from Bayou Gauche, LA

Baton Rouge, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Baton Rouge, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.6 miles from Bayou Gauche, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$12.94	$25.89
midgrade	$3.85	$14.45	$28.89
premium	$4.15	$15.57	$31.14
diesel	$3.75	$14.07	$28.14

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Bayou Gauche, LA

Late night in Bayou Gauche on Saturday

Local time

2:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Maryland, LA

Late night in Maryland on Saturday

Local time

2:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 36m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bayou Gauche, LA to Maryland, LA covers 95.3 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 90, I 310 North, LA 3127 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 47.6 miles from Bayou Gauche, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.94 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.

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