How far is Abbeville, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?

The driving distance from Abbeville, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.6 mi
01h 25m
Flight
65.15 mi
104.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.15 mi
Kilometers
104.85 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.6 mi
Kilometers
123.27 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baton Rouge
Sat, May 23, 5:12 PM CDT
Return by in Abbeville
Sat, May 23, 6:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abbeville
2026-05-23T15:46
Arrive Baton Rouge
Sat, May 23, 5:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abbeville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Henderson
LA

Town in the U.

From Abbeville
38.4 mi
00h 42m
To Baton Rouge
38.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abbeville and Baton Rouge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abbeville and Baton Rouge.

  1. 1

    Start on North Saint Charles Street

    1347 ft · 23 sec · North Saint Charles Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Saint Charles Street

    123 m · 7 sec · North Saint Charles Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto North State Street

    1482 ft · 33 sec · North State Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Summers Drive

    2391 ft · 57 sec · West Summers Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Johnston Street

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Johnston Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    5 mi · 9 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    54.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 30

    1984 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    122 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Oklahoma Street

    151 m · 19 sec · Oklahoma Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Nicholson Drive

    1685 ft · 34 sec · Nicholson Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Saint Louis Street

    1378 ft · 45 sec · Saint Louis Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Government Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Government Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Government Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abbeville and Baton Rouge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
59.9 mi · 78%
Park Avenue
9.54 mi · 12%
Johnston Street
5.21 mi · 7%
West Summers Drive
0.45 mi · 1%
LA 30
0.45 mi · 1%
North Saint Charles Street
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Ambassador Caffery Parkway

Take the ramp slight right

54.9 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
65.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
00h 42m from Abbeville
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Abbeville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Baton Rouge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abbeville to Baton Rouge?

The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Abbeville and 38.2 miles from Baton Rouge.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Abbeville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Baton Rouge.

Stop Ideas Near Henderson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Henderson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Henderson Mayor Office
Meeting point 1 mi away

Henderson Mayor Office

Henderson , LA
1007 Amy St, Henderson, LA 70517
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14 mi away

Housing Authority of Lafayette

Lafayette , LA
100 C O Cir, Lafayette, LA 70501
Rating 3.2/5 10 reviews Housing authority
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center

Saint Martinville , LA
125 S New Market St, St Martinville, LA 70582
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henderson.

RAIL

Lafayette

24 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

34 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

61 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

113 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abbeville and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 65.15 mi (104.85 km).

Abbeville

#1 Abbeville

Parish seat of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population11,927
Coordinates29.9746500, -92.1342900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Baton Rouge

#2 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: North Saint Charles Street (-92.134366, 29.974663)
End: Saint Louis Street (-91.18751, 30.443332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.23 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.45
5.4 gal · 20.46 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.22 $20.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.50 $23.00
Premium $4.63 $12.49 $24.98
Diesel $5.42 $14.62 $29.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Abbeville and Baton Rouge. The current time is 15:46:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.