Trip from Maryland, LA to Oak Grove, LA

Drive Time

3h 58m

Distance

187.4 mi

302 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 45m ★

6 AM

3h 58m

8 AM

4h 24m

10 AM

4h 7m

12 PM

4h 5m

3 PM

4h 9m

5 PM

4h 23m

8 PM

3h 51m

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

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Maryland, LA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Maryland, LA to Oak Grove, LA covers 187.4 miles and takes about 3h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Scotland Avenue, Blount Road, Scenic Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.65 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

93.7 miles from Maryland, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 58m drive with frequent turns across 187.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Scotland Avenue 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 Maryland, LA to Oak Grove, LA is easy. At 3h 58m 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 Maryland, LA to Oak Grove, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Scotland Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Blount Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Scenic Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Samuels Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
John R Junkin Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge	Unavailable	Refreshing
E	Unavailable	Refreshing
Lee Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: Scotland Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on the route

85 ft · 11 sec · the route

Turn left onto Scotland Avenue

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Scotland Avenue

Turn right onto Blount Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Blount Road

Turn right onto Scenic Highway

3.6 mi · 5 min · Scenic Highway

Continue on Samuels Road

76 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Samuels Road

Turn left

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Continue on John R Junkin Drive

2.4 mi · 2 min · John R Junkin Drive

Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

11 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

33 mi · 38 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

Turn right onto Lee Street

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Lee Street

Continue on Como Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Como Road

Continue on Highway 128

4.0 mi · 5 min · Highway 128

At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 4

2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 4

Turn right onto Highway 578

7.7 mi · 10 min · Highway 578

Turn slight right onto Highway 577

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Highway 577

Continue on State Route 17

15 mi · 22 min · State Route 17

Continue on Broadway Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Broadway Street

Continue on Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on State Route 17

19 mi · 27 min · State Route 17

Continue on Broadway Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Broadway Street

Continue on State Route 17

8.0 mi · 11 min · State Route 17

Continue on Constitution Avenue

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Constitution Avenue

Continue on Front Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Front Street

Turn right onto East Main Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · East Main Street

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 93.7 miles from Maryland, LA, or about 1h 59m 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 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 93.7 miles or 1h 59m 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 15m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Maryland, 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 Maryland, LA

This is one driving day of about 187.4 miles and 3h 58m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 93.7 mi from Maryland, LA · 1h 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alexandria, LA

94 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

Central, LA

Fuel and coffee

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

Alexandria, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 93.7 miles from Maryland, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Oak Grove, LA

The final approach into Oak Grove, 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 Oak Grove, 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

$28.65 one way

$57.30 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$31.42	$62.85
premium	$4.61	$34.01	$68.02
diesel	$5.64	$41.63	$83.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 65.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	56.2	$19.68	$9.00
Efficient EV	46.9	$16.40	$7.50
EV Truck/SUV	75	$26.24	$11.99

Gas CO2

66 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Forecast data refreshed 16 hours ago

Origin

Maryland, LA

Evening in Maryland on Sunday

Local time

8:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oak Grove, LA

Evening in Oak Grove on Sunday

Local time

8:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

89°F

Alexandria, LA

94 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

2 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 58m 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 Oak Grove, LA covers 187.4 miles and takes about 3h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Scotland Avenue, Blount Road, Scenic Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 93.7 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 $28.65 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.

The drive from Maryland, LA to Oak Grove, LA is easy. At 3h 58m 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 Maryland, LA to Oak Grove, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Maryland, LA to Oak Grove, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.