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

The driving distance from Barataria, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 101 miles (162.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
101.01 mi
01h 55m
Flight
80.75 mi
129.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.75 mi
Kilometers
129.95 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.01 mi
Kilometers
162.56 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baton Rouge
Sun, Apr 12, 6:50 PM CDT
Return by in Barataria
Sun, Apr 12, 8:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barataria
2026-04-12T16:55
Arrive Baton Rouge
Sun, Apr 12, 6:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barataria
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
Laplace
LA

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

From Barataria
49.7 mi
00h 57m
To Baton Rouge
51.3 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Autin Street

    53 m · 9 sec · Autin Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Privateer Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Privateer Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fisherman Boulevard

    1460 ft · 55 sec · Fisherman Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jean Lafitte Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Jean Lafitte Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Barataria Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Barataria Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Westbank Expressway

    57 m · 6 sec · Westbank Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business West

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road

    2385 ft · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Nine Mile Point Road

    978 ft · 27 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    1975 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    2034 ft · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown

    1035 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Government Street

    3035 ft · 1 min · Government Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Government Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barataria 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
71.5 mi · 71%
Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
7.74 mi · 8%
Westbank Expressway
4.21 mi · 4%
West Nine Mile Point Road
4.01 mi · 4%
Jean Lafitte Boulevard
3.57 mi · 4%
Barataria Boulevard
2.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

70.8 mi · 01h 20m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laplace
00h 57m from Barataria
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Barataria and Mostly Clear near Baton Rouge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101 miles (162.6 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Laplace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.7 miles from Barataria and 51.3 miles from Baton Rouge.

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

The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.48 one way or $26.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Barataria and Mostly Clear near Baton Rouge.

Stop Ideas Near Laplace

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Laplace, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

41 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Schriever

48 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

49 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Slidell

71 mi away
1827 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barataria and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 80.75 mi (129.95 km).

Barataria

#1 Barataria

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,109
Coordinates29.7232700, -90.1236900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Baton Rouge

#2 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Autin Street (-90.123712, 29.723342)
End: Government Street (-91.18751, 30.443332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.49 L · about $13.48
Round trip
$26.96
7.12 gal · 26.98 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.48 $26.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.16 $30.32
Premium $4.63 $16.47 $32.93
Diesel $5.42 $19.28 $38.55

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 · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Barataria and Baton Rouge. The current time is 16:55:07.

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.