How far is Baker, LA from Greenwell Springs, LA?
The driving distance from Baker, LA to Greenwell Springs, LA is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baker and Greenwell Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baker and Greenwell Springs.
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Start on Groom Road
5 m · 6 sec · Groom Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Scotlandville-Zachary Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Scotlandville-Zachary Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Zachary Deerford Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zachary Deerford Road
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Continue on Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Liberty Road
1549 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenwell Springs Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Greenwell Springs Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greenwell Springs Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baker and Greenwell Springs.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road
Continue on Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road
6.44 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baker and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenwell Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baker to Greenwell Springs?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Zachary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Baker and 8.2 miles from Greenwell Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Baker and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenwell Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Zachary
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Zachary.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Lafayette
McComb
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baker and Greenwell Springs. Straight-line distance: 10.36 mi (16.67 km).
#1 Baker
Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 12,999 |
| Coordinates | 30.5882400, -91.1681600 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenwell Springs
Greenwell Springs is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5796300, -90.9942700 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenwell Springs (-90.99427, 30.57963)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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