Origin
Maryland, LA
Afternoon in Maryland on Wednesday
Local time
12:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maryland, LA to Monticello, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 43m
Distance
173.2 mi
279 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 31m
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6 AM
3h 44m
8 AM
4h 9m
10 AM
3h 53m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 54m
5 PM
4h 8m
8 PM
3h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maryland, LA
Styves Exantus
Monticello, LA
Sinitta Leunen
Trip Overview
The drive from Maryland, LA to Monticello, LA covers 173.2 miles and takes about 3h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Samuels Road, E. E. Wallace Boulevard North, State Route 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.7 miles on Samuels Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.16 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.6 miles from Maryland, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 43m drive with frequent turns across 173.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Samuels Road is the longest continuous segment at about 75.7 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 19 / Scotland Avenue.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 43m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 19 / Scotland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 80.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 126.5 miles (LA 128 / Lee Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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LA 19 / Scotland Avenue
Turn left onto LA 19 / Scotland Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
80.4 mi into trip
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~1h 36m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
126.5 mi into trip
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~2h 30m in
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LA 128 / Lee Street
Turn right onto LA 128 / Lee Street
Navigation decision point
4
131.5 mi into trip
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~2h 37m in
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LA 4; LA 128 / Highway 4
At end of road, turn left onto LA 4; LA 128 / Highway 4
Navigation decision point
4
172.6 mi into trip
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~3h 42m in
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LA 577; LA 877 / State Route 577
Keep slight left at fork onto LA 577; LA 877 / State Route 577
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Samuels Road | 75.7 mi | 1h 28m |
| E. E. Wallace Boulevard North | 33 mi | 38m |
| State Route 17 | 23.5 mi | 34m |
| Natchez-Vidalia Bridge | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Highway 578 | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| State Route 877 | 4 mi | 9m |
| Highway 128 | 4 mi | 5m |
| Scenic Highway | 3.6 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Samuels Road
— 75.7 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryland, LA and Monticello, LA.
1
Start on this road
86 ft
·
11 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto LA 19
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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Scotland Avenue
3
Turn right onto Blount Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Blount Road
4
Turn right onto US 61
3.6 mi
·
5 min
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Scenic Highway
5
Continue on US 61
76 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
Samuels Road
6
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
7
Continue on US 84; US 425
2.4 mi
·
2 min
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John R Junkin Drive
8
Continue on US 84; US 425
11 mi
·
12 min
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Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
9
Continue on US 425; LA 15
33 mi
·
38 min
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E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
10
Turn right onto LA 128
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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Lee Street
11
Continue on LA 128
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Como Road
12
Continue on LA 128
4.0 mi
·
5 min
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Highway 128
13
At end of road, turn left onto LA 4; LA 128
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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Highway 4
14
Turn right onto LA 578
7.7 mi
·
10 min
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Highway 578
15
Turn slight right onto LA 17; LA 577
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
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Highway 577
16
Continue on LA 17
15 mi
·
22 min
·
State Route 17
17
Continue on LA 17
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Street
18
Continue on LA 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on LA 17
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
State Route 17
20
Turn right onto LA 877
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 877
21
Continue on LA 577; LA 877
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 577
22
Keep slight left at fork onto LA 577; LA 877
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 577
23
Turn right onto LA 877
240 ft
·
6 sec
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State Route 877
24
Arrive at destination
LA 877
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 86.6 miles from Maryland, LA, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.7 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.6 miles or 1h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monticello, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Maryland, 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 Maryland, LA
This is one driving day of about 173.2 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Maryland, 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 Samuels Road for about 75.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.6 mi from Maryland, LA · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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 86.6 miles from Maryland, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Samuels Road if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.7 miles.
Arriving in Monticello, LA
The final approach into Monticello, 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 Monticello, 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
$26.16 one way
$52.31 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $28.71 | $57.43 |
| premium | $4.56 | $31.09 | $62.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.24 | $76.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52 | 0 | $18.19 | $8.31 |
| Efficient EV | 43.3 | 0 | $15.15 | $6.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.3 | 0 | $24.25 | $11.08 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% 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
Monticello, LA
Afternoon in Monticello on Wednesday
Local time
12:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Alexandria, LA
87 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
29 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 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 Maryland, LA to Monticello, LA covers 173.2 miles and takes about 3h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Samuels Road, E. E. Wallace Boulevard North, State Route 17. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.6 miles from Maryland, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.16 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 43m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 19 / Scotland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 80.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 126.5 miles (LA 128 / Lee Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Maryland, LA to Monticello, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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