Trip from Maryland, LA to Westlake, LA

Drive Time

2h 41m

Distance

140.3 mi

226 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 31m ★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 35m

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 Maryland, LA to Westlake, LA covers 140.3 miles and takes about 2h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Scotland Avenue, I 110 South, Martin Luther King for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.45 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

70.2 miles from Maryland, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 41m drive with frequent turns across 140.3 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.
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 Westlake, LA is easy. At 2h 41m 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 Westlake, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Scotland Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
I 110 South Unavailable Refreshing
Martin Luther King Unavailable Refreshing
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
I 10 West Unavailable Refreshing
US 90 West Unavailable Refreshing
Creole Nature Trail All-American Road Unavailable Refreshing
LA 378 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 Westlake, LA.

1

Start on the route

85 ft · 11 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto Scotland Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Scotland Avenue
3

Turn left onto I 110 South: Baton Rouge

305 ft · 9 sec · I 110 South: Baton Rouge
4

Continue on I 110 South: Baton Rouge

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 110 South: Baton Rouge
5

Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
6

Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
7

Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Lafayette

0.4 mi · 49 sec · I 10 West: Lafayette
8

Merge slight left

128 mi · 2 hr 22 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West

0.3 mi · 34 sec · US 90 West
10

Keep slight left

0.4 mi · 53 sec
11

Turn slight left

0.5 mi · 1 min
12

Merge slight left onto Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

0.7 mi · 56 sec · Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
13

Take the exit slight right toward LA 378: Westlake

0.2 mi · 27 sec · LA 378: Westlake
14

Turn left onto I- 10 Service Road

0.3 mi · 27 sec · I- 10 Service Road
15

Continue on Perkins Street

522 ft · 11 sec · Perkins Street
16

Continue on Isle of Capri Boulevard

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Isle of Capri Boulevard
17

Turn left onto Miller Avenue

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Miller Avenue
18

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.2 miles from Maryland, LA, or about 1h 20m 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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 70.2 miles or 1h 20m 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 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westlake, 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 140.3 miles and 2h 41m.

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 70.2 mi from Maryland, LA · 1h 20m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newton, TX

70 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

Orange County, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

Newton, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.2 miles from Maryland, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Westlake, LA

The final approach into Westlake, 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 Westlake, 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

$21.45 one way

$42.90 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $23.53 $47.05
premium $4.61 $25.46 $50.93
diesel $5.64 $31.17 $62.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.1 0 $14.73 $6.73
Efficient EV 35.1 0 $12.28 $5.61
EV Truck/SUV 56.1 0 $19.64 $8.98

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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

Westlake, LA

Evening in Westlake on Sunday

Local time

8:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

65°F

Newton, TX

70 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

20 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

2h 41m 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 Westlake, LA covers 140.3 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Scotland Avenue, I 110 South, Martin Luther King. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.2 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 $21.45 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.
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 Westlake, LA is easy. At 2h 41m 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 Westlake, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Maryland, LA to Westlake, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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