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Trip from Haynesville, LA to Maryland, LA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 26m

Distance

259.7 mi

418 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 13m ★
6 AM
4h 27m
8 AM
4h 53m
10 AM
4h 36m
12 PM
4h 33m
3 PM
4h 37m
5 PM
4h 52m
8 PM
4h 19m

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

Downtown Maryland, LA, LA

Maryland, LA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Haynesville, LA to Maryland, LA covers 259.7 miles and takes about 4h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on the route, I 20 East, Powell for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.22 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

129.9 miles from Haynesville, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 26m drive with frequent turns across 259.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
the route is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 26m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Haynesville, LA to Maryland, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
the route
I 20 East
Powell
US 425
Seargent Prentiss Drive
Blount Road
Scotland Avenue

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Longest stretch: the route — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Sherman Drive

282 ft · 16 sec · Sherman Drive
2

Turn right

17 mi · 25 min
3

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

203 ft · 3 sec · the route
4

Exit the roundabout

16 mi · 22 min
5

Take the ramp left toward I 20 East: Monroe

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 20 East: Monroe
6

Merge slight left onto Powell, Barnes, and Deal Memorial Highway

70 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Powell, Barnes, and Deal Memorial Highway
7

Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 425: Rayville, Archibald
8

Turn right

76 mi · 1 hr 28 min
9

Keep slight right

525 ft · 14 sec
10

Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

79 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive
11

Turn left onto Blount Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Blount Road
12

Turn left onto Scotland Avenue

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Scotland Avenue
13

Turn right

85 ft · 6 sec
14

Arrive at your 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 129.9 miles from Haynesville, LA, or about 2h 13m into the drive.

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 57 miles or 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 129.9 miles or 2h 13m 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 38m

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 Haynesville, 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 Haynesville, LA

This is one driving day of about 259.7 miles and 4h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Haynesville, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 129.9 mi from Haynesville, LA · 2h 13m into the drive

Downtown Monroe, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Monroe, LA

130 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

West Monroe, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Monroe, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 129.9 miles from Haynesville, 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.22 one way

$78.44 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $43.05 $86.11
premium $4.56 $46.61 $93.23
diesel $5.61 $57.34 $114.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 90.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 77.9 0 $27.27 $12.47
Efficient EV 64.9 0 $22.72 $10.39
EV Truck/SUV 103.9 1 $36.36 $16.62

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Haynesville, LA

Night in Haynesville on Wednesday

Local time

9:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maryland, LA

Night in Maryland on Wednesday

Local time

9:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

88°F

Monroe, LA

130 mi in

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

27 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 26m 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 Haynesville, LA to Maryland, LA covers 259.7 miles and takes about 4h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are the route, I 20 East, Powell. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129.9 miles from Haynesville, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.22 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 26m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Haynesville, LA to Maryland, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Haynesville, LA to Maryland, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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