Origin
Winnsboro, LA
Morning in Winnsboro on Monday
Local time
7:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winnsboro, LA to Maryland, LA
Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
135.6 mi
218 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
4 AM
2h 31m
★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 46m
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.
Maryland, LA
Styves Exantus
Trip Overview
The drive from Winnsboro, LA to Maryland, LA covers 135.6 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 Seargent Prentiss Drive, Front Street, State Rte 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.2 miles on Seargent Prentiss Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.73 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
67.8 miles from Winnsboro, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 41m drive with frequent turns across 135.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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?
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 425; LA 15 / Front Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Winnsboro, LA to Maryland, LA is easy. At 2h 41m with 8% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 425; LA 15 / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 55.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 55.3 miles (US 61 / Seargent Prentiss Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 425; LA 15 / Front Street
Turn right onto US 425; LA 15 / Front Street
Navigation decision point
4
55.2 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
55.3 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
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US 61 / Seargent Prentiss Drive
Merge onto US 61 / Seargent Prentiss Drive
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
134.5 mi into trip
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~2h 39m in
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Blount Road
Turn left onto Blount Road
Navigation decision point
4
135.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Seargent Prentiss Drive | 79.2 mi | 1h 34m |
| Front Street | 23.9 mi | 28m |
| State Rte 15 | 18.2 mi | 20m |
| US 84 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| East Wallace Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Blount Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Scotland Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Prairie Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Seargent Prentiss Drive
— 79.2 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winnsboro, LA and Maryland, LA.
1
Start on LA 4
237 ft
·
9 sec
·
Prairie Road
2
Turn right onto US 425; LA 15
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Front Street
3
Continue on US 425; LA 15
18 mi
·
20 min
·
State Rte 15
4
Continue on US 425; LA 15
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Wallace Boulevard
5
Continue on US 84; US 425
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US 84; US 425
6
Keep slight right at fork
526 ft
·
14 sec
7
Merge onto US 61
79 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
Seargent Prentiss Drive
8
Turn left onto Blount Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Blount Road
9
Turn left onto LA 19
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Scotland Avenue
10
Turn right
86 ft
·
6 sec
11
Arrive at 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 67.8 miles from Winnsboro, LA, or about 1h 19m 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.8 miles or 1h 19m 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 11m
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 Winnsboro, 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 Winnsboro, LA
This is one driving day of about 135.6 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Winnsboro, 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 67.8 mi from Winnsboro, LA · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 67.8 miles from Winnsboro, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.73 one way
$41.46 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $22.74 | $45.47 |
| premium | $4.61 | $24.61 | $49.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.13 | $60.25 |
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: 47.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.24 | $6.51 |
| Efficient EV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.86 | $5.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.98 | $8.68 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Morning in Maryland on Monday
Local time
7:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy
SE 5 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Along the Route
84°F
Central, LA
68 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
3 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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Winnsboro, LA to Maryland, LA covers 135.6 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 Seargent Prentiss Drive, Front Street, State Rte 15. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.8 miles from Winnsboro, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.73 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 Winnsboro, LA to Maryland, LA is easy. At 2h 41m with 8% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 425; LA 15 / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 55.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 55.3 miles (US 61 / Seargent Prentiss Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Winnsboro, LA to Maryland, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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