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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
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
Start on North Saint Charles Street
1347 ft · 23 sec · North Saint Charles Street
-
2
Continue on North Saint Charles Street
123 m · 7 sec · North Saint Charles Street
-
3
Turn straight onto North State Street
1482 ft · 33 sec · North State Street
-
4
Turn left onto West Summers Drive
2391 ft · 57 sec · West Summers Drive
-
5
Turn right onto Park Avenue
9.5 mi · 12 min · Park Avenue
-
6
Continue on Johnston Street
5.2 mi · 7 min · Johnston Street
-
7
Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
5 mi · 9 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
-
8
Take the ramp slight right
54.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward LA 30
1984 ft · 48 sec
-
10
Keep slight right
122 m · 10 sec
-
11
Turn straight onto Oklahoma Street
151 m · 19 sec · Oklahoma Street
-
12
Turn right onto Nicholson Drive
1685 ft · 34 sec · Nicholson Drive
-
13
Continue on Saint Louis Street
1378 ft · 45 sec · Saint Louis Street
-
14
Turn right onto Government Street
4 m · 1 sec · Government Street
-
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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Parks City Hall
Henderson Mayor Office
Housing Authority of Lafayette
City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henderson.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Abbeville and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 65.15 mi (104.85 km).
#1 Abbeville
Parish seat of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,927 |
| Coordinates | 29.9746500, -92.1342900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Louis Street (-91.18751, 30.443332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.