Origin
New Llano, LA
Afternoon in New Llano on Sunday
Local time
2:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Llano, LA to Maryland, LA
Drive Time
2h 49m
Distance
166.3 mi
268 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 39m
★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Llano, LA
Agustin Piñero
Maryland, LA
Styves Exantus
Trip Overview
Spanning 166.3 miles across Louisiana, this route from New Llano to Maryland is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 49 minutes to complete. Because the duration is relatively short, you can easily handle this as a one-day trip without needing to book an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $23 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating this path requires you to stick primarily to local roads like Main Street, South 5th Street, and Kurthwood Road, rather than high-speed interstates. It is a practical option if you prefer a direct, local transit through the Southeast region of the state.
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
83.1 miles from New Llano, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway experience, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will not find any long, uninterrupted stretches of road here, as the longest segment on Main Street is 0 miles. Instead, the character of the drive is defined by constant adjustments and local maneuvering. Because you are avoiding major highways entirely, the pace remains steady but requires your full attention at every turn. It is a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local road network from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 New Llano, LA to Maryland, LA is easy. At 2h 49m 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 New Llano, LA to Maryland, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kurthwood Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alexandria Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Macarthur Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Masonic Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jefferson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 49 South | 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 New Llano, LA and Maryland, LA.
1
Start on Main Street
210 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on South 5th Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South 5th Street
4
Turn right onto Kurthwood Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Kurthwood Road
5
Merge slight left onto Alexandria Highway
48 mi
·
55 min
·
Alexandria Highway
6
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Macarthur Drive
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Macarthur Drive
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Masonic Circle
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Masonic Circle
9
Exit the rotary onto Jefferson Highway
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Jefferson Highway
10
Take the exit straight toward I 49 South: Opelousas
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 49 South: Opelousas
11
Merge slight left
60 mi
·
1 hr
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
13
Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge
361 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 190 East: Baton Rouge
14
Merge slight right
49 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
15
Keep slight left
5.4 mi
·
7 min
16
Take the exit right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
17
Turn straight onto Scenic Highway
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Scenic Highway
18
Continue on Scenic Highway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Scenic Highway
19
Turn slight right onto Scotland Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Scotland Avenue
20
Turn right
85 ft
·
6 sec
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact 166.3-mile drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Plan for at least one stop along the way to break up the 2-hour and 49-minute duration, which helps maintain your focus on the winding local roads. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, stay alert for frequent transitions between Main Street, South 5th Street, and Kurthwood Road. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before heading out, as the $23 estimated cost may fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Mapping out your single planned stop in advance will ensure a smoother, more predictable journey through this part of Louisiana.
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 83.1 miles from New Llano, LA, or about 1h 24m 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.1 miles or 1h 24m 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 19m
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 New Llano, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 New Llano, LA
This is one driving day of about 166.3 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Llano, 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 83.1 mi from New Llano, LA · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 83.1 miles from New Llano, 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
$25.42 one way
$50.85 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $27.88 | $55.77 |
| premium | $4.61 | $30.18 | $60.37 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.95 | $73.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.46 | $7.98 |
| Efficient EV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.55 | $6.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.5 | 0 | $23.28 | $10.64 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Maryland, LA
Afternoon in Maryland on Sunday
Local time
2:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
66°F
Jasper, TX
83 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 49m 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 New Llano, LA to Maryland, LA covers 166.3 miles and takes about 2h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, South 5th Street, Kurthwood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.1 miles from New Llano, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.42 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 New Llano, LA to Maryland, LA is easy. At 2h 49m 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 New Llano, LA to Maryland, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Llano, LA to Maryland, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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