Trip from Eastwood, LA to Maryland, LA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, US 190, Purple Heart Recipients Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 129.5 miles from Eastwood, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 49m

Distance

258.9 mi

417 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 36m ★

6 AM

4h 49m

8 AM

5h 16m

10 AM

4h 59m

12 PM

4h 56m

3 PM

5h 0m

5 PM

5h 15m

8 PM

4h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Eastwood, LA to Maryland, LA covers 258.9 miles and takes about 4h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, US 190, Purple Heart Recipients Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 186.4 miles on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.58 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

129.5 miles from Eastwood, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 4h 49m drive with frequent turns across 258.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 186.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 258.9 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 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 200.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4.9 mi into trip | ~7m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 20 West: Shreveport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 20 West: Shreveport

13.1 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward I 49 South: Alexandria

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 49 South: Alexandria

200.3 mi into trip | ~3h 30m in

Take the exit toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

200.8 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge

200.9 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in | US 190

Merge onto US 190

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Eastwood, LA to Maryland, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.

Opelousas

200.3 mi in | ~3h 30m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	186.4 mi	3h 10m
US 190	54.8 mi	1h 11m
Purple Heart Recipients Highway	7.9 mi	9m
Highway 80	3.4 mi	5m
Scotland Avenue	1.6 mi	3m
Scenic Highway	1.4 mi	2m
East Texas Street	0.7 mi	1m
Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway	0.5 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway — 186.4 mi, about 3h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 79; US 80

3.4 mi · 5 min · Highway 80

Continue on US 79; US 80

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Texas Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Merge onto I 220

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward I 20 West: Shreveport

Merge onto I 20

7.9 mi · 9 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 49 South: Alexandria

Continue on I 49

186 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

Keep slight left at fork

362 ft · 9 sec

Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge

Merge onto US 190

49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 190

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 190; LA 1

5.4 mi · 7 min · US 190; LA 1

Take the exit onto US 190 Business

0.2 mi · 28 sec · US 190 Business

Turn straight onto US 61 Bus; US 190 Bus

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Scenic Highway

Continue on US 61 Bus; US 190 Bus

1.3 mi · 2 min · Scenic Highway

Turn slight right onto LA 19

1.6 mi · 3 min · Scotland Avenue

Turn right

86 ft · 6 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 129.5 miles from Eastwood, LA, or about 2h 18m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 186.4 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 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 129.5 miles or 2h 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maryland, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Eastwood, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Eastwood, LA

This is one driving day of about 258.9 miles and 4h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Eastwood, LA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 186.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 129.5 mi from Eastwood, LA · 2h 18m into the drive

city in and county seat of Smith County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tyler, TX

129 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

Tyler, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

Tyler, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 130 miles from Eastwood, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells the...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 89.3

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.58 one way

$79.16 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$43.41	$86.82
premium	$4.61	$46.99	$93.98
diesel	$5.64	$57.52	$115.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 90.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	77.7	0	$27.18	$12.43
Efficient EV	64.7	0	$22.65	$10.36
EV Truck/SUV	103.6	1	$36.25	$16.57

Gas CO2

91 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Eastwood, LA

Afternoon in Eastwood on Tuesday

Local time

2:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maryland, LA

Afternoon in Maryland on Tuesday

Local time

2:30 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

2 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

4h 49m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Eastwood, LA to Maryland, LA covers 258.9 miles and takes about 4h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, US 190, Purple Heart Recipients Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 129.5 miles from Eastwood, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.