Trip from Monticello, LA to Maryland, LA

Drive Time

3h 44m

Distance

173.3 mi

279 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Fair

1 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 32m ★

6 AM

3h 44m

8 AM

4h 10m

10 AM

3h 53m

12 PM

3h 51m

3 PM

3h 54m

5 PM

4h 8m

8 PM

3h 37m

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 Monticello, LA to Maryland, LA covers 173.3 miles and takes about 3h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Seargent Prentiss Drive, State Route 17, State Rte 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.2 miles on Seargent Prentiss Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.49 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 Monticello, LA

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

Drive Character

The drive from Monticello, LA to Maryland, LA covers 173.3 miles and takes about 3h 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Seargent Prentiss Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 79.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 577; LA 877 / State Route 577.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 44m 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 577; LA 877 / State Route 577): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (LA 17 / State Route 17): Navigation decision point; at 46.7 miles (US 425; LA 15; LA 128 / Gilbert Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 577; LA 877 / State Route 577

Turn left onto LA 577; LA 877 / State Route 577

Navigation decision point

6.1 mi into trip | ~14m in | LA 17 / State Route 17

Turn left onto LA 17 / State Route 17

Navigation decision point

46.7 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in | US 425; LA 15; LA 128 / Gilbert Street

Turn left onto US 425; LA 15; LA 128 / Gilbert Street

Navigation decision point

92.9 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

173.3 mi into trip | ~3h 44m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Seargent Prentiss Drive	79.2 mi	1h 34m
State Route 17	23.5 mi	34m
State Rte 15	18.2 mi	20m
Gilbert Street	14.9 mi	18m
US 84	11.5 mi	13m
Highway 578	7.7 mi	10m
State Route 877	4 mi	9m
Highway 128	4 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Seargent Prentiss Drive — 79.2 mi, about 1h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on LA 877

240 ft · 12 sec · State Route 877

Turn left onto LA 577; LA 877

2.1 mi · 5 min · State Route 577

Continue on LA 877

3.9 mi · 9 min · State Route 877

Turn left onto LA 17

1.1 mi · 1 min · State Route 17

Continue on LA 17

7.2 mi · 10 min · State Route 17

Continue on Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on LA 17

1.0 mi · 1 min · Broadway Street

Continue on LA 17

15 mi · 22 min · State Route 17

Continue on LA 17; LA 577

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Highway 577

Turn slight left onto LA 578

7.7 mi · 10 min · Highway 578

Turn left onto LA 4

2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 4

Turn right onto LA 128

4.0 mi · 5 min · Highway 128

Continue on LA 128

0.9 mi · 1 min · Como Road

Continue on LA 128

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Lee Street

Turn left onto US 425; LA 15; LA 128

15 mi · 18 min · Gilbert Street

Continue on US 425; LA 15

18 mi · 20 min · State Rte 15

Continue on US 425; LA 15

1.6 mi · 1 min · East Wallace Boulevard

Continue on US 84; US 425

11 mi · 13 min · US 84; US 425

Keep slight right at fork

526 ft · 14 sec

Merge onto US 61

79 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive

Turn left onto Blount Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Blount Road

Turn left onto LA 19

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Scotland Avenue

Turn right

86 ft · 6 sec

Arrive at 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 86.6 miles from Monticello, LA, or about 2h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.2 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 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 86.6 miles or 2h 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 6m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Monticello, 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 Monticello, LA

This is one driving day of about 173.3 miles and 3h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Monticello, 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 Seargent Prentiss Drive for about 79.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 86.6 mi from Monticello, LA · 2h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alexandria, LA

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

Alexandria, 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 86.6 miles from Monticello, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Seargent Prentiss Drive if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.2 miles.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Poverty Point National Monument

National Monument

Now a nearly forgotten culture, Poverty Point at its peak 3,000 years ago was part of an enormous trading network that stretched for hundreds of miles across the continent. It was - and is - also an e...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.49 one way

$52.99 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$29.06	$58.12
premium	$4.61	$31.45	$62.91
diesel	$5.64	$38.50	$77.00

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, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

1 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

Gerry Lane CDJR

Zachary, LA

RED_E

2 DCFC

RED_E: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	52	$18.20	$8.32
Efficient EV	43.3	$15.16	$6.93
EV Truck/SUV	69.3	$24.26	$11.09

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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Monticello, LA

Morning in Monticello on Monday

Local time

9:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maryland, LA

Morning in Maryland on Monday

Local time

9:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

89°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

1 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

3h 44m 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 Monticello, LA to Maryland, LA covers 173.3 miles and takes about 3h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Seargent Prentiss Drive, State Route 17, State Rte 15. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 86.6 miles from Monticello, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.49 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 44m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

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