Origin
Jeanerette, LA
Afternoon in Jeanerette on Tuesday
Local time
4:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jeanerette, LA to Maryland, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
98 mi
158 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
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6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jeanerette, LA
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Maryland, LA
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Trip Overview
This 98-mile drive from Jeanerette, Louisiana, to Maryland, Louisiana, is a manageable 1-hour and 43-minute journey, making it a perfect day trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $15, so you won't need to break the bank for this excursion. You'll be navigating local roads for the entirety of this route, which is entirely within the Southeast region. Given its short duration and local road profile, this trip offers a relaxed pace, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
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
49 miles from Jeanerette, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 98-mile stretch. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets and country roads for the full 1 hour and 43 minutes. There isn't a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving to note, as the nature of this route suggests frequent intersections and changes in direction. This road personality means you'll be actively engaged with the driving, experiencing the local landscape directly rather than at highway speeds.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Jeanerette, LA to Maryland, LA is easy. At 1h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jeanerette, LA to Maryland, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Old Spanish Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chestnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jane Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rue Principale Sud | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rue Principale Nord | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeanerette, LA and Maryland, LA.
1
Start on Canal Street
43 ft
·
6 sec
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Canal Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on East Old Spanish Trail
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
East Old Spanish Trail
4
Continue on East Main Street
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
5
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Chestnut Street
6
Continue on Jane Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Jane Street
7
Continue on Main Highway
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Highway
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Highway
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Highway
9
Exit the roundabout onto Main Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Highway
10
Continue on Rue Principale Sud
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Rue Principale Sud
11
Continue on Rue Principale Nord
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Rue Principale Nord
12
Continue on Main Highway
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Highway
13
Continue on Martin Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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Martin Street
14
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street Highway
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Bridge Street Highway
16
Turn right onto Nursery Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Nursery Highway
17
Continue on Nursery Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nursery Highway
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto Nursery Highway
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Nursery Highway
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto Nina Highway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Nina Highway
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto Henderson Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Henderson Highway
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
22
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
23
Merge slight left
40 mi
·
46 min
24
Take the exit slight left toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
25
Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
26
Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
27
Take the exit slight right toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
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LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker
28
Turn right onto Scotland Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Scotland Avenue
29
Turn right
85 ft
·
6 sec
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 98-mile trip taking just under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Aim to leave in the morning to enjoy the full day at your destination or leave mid-day for a leisurely afternoon. With no designated stops and a low fuel cost of $15, you can easily manage this drive without needing to plan extensive breaks. Keep an eye out for frequent turns as you navigate local roads; this is the key characteristic to be aware of for a smooth journey.
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 49 miles from Jeanerette, LA, or about 51m 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 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49 miles or 51m 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 24m
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 Jeanerette, 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 Jeanerette, LA
This is one driving day of about 98 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jeanerette, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49 mi from Jeanerette, LA · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 49 miles from Jeanerette, 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
$14.80 one way
$29.60 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $16.25 | $32.49 |
| premium | $4.56 | $17.59 | $35.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.64 | $43.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.29 | $4.70 |
| Efficient EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.72 | $6.27 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:37 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
21 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 43m 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 Jeanerette, LA to Maryland, LA covers 98 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, East Old Spanish Trail, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49 miles from Jeanerette, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.80 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.
The drive from Jeanerette, LA to Maryland, LA is easy. At 1h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jeanerette, LA to Maryland, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jeanerette, LA to Maryland, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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