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

The driving distance from Batchelor, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
55.09 mi
00h 59m
Flight
39.33 mi
63.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.33 mi
Kilometers
63.3 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.09 mi
Kilometers
88.66 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baton Rouge
Sat, Apr 11, 4:43 AM CDT
Return by in Batchelor
Sat, Apr 11, 5:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Batchelor
2026-04-11T03:44
Arrive Baton Rouge
Sat, Apr 11, 4:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Batchelor
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
New Roads
LA

City in Louisiana

From Batchelor
24.9 mi
00h 29m
To Baton Rouge
30.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 419

    60 m · 6 sec · State Route 419

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gayden Road

    15.9 mi · 22 min · Gayden Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hospital Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Hospital Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto False River Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · False River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Wye Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Wye Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Airline Highway

    11.4 mi · 14 min · Airline Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 30

    1984 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    122 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Oklahoma Street

    151 m · 19 sec · Oklahoma Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Nicholson Drive

    1685 ft · 34 sec · Nicholson Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Saint Louis Street

    1378 ft · 45 sec · Saint Louis Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Government Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Government Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Government Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gayden Road
15.9 mi · 29%
Airline Highway
15 mi · 27%
False River Road
8.25 mi · 15%
Wye Road
4.27 mi · 8%
I 10 East
3.33 mi · 6%
Hospital Road
1.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Gayden Road

Turn right onto Gayden Road

15.9 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Roads
00h 29m from Batchelor
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Batchelor and Sunny near Baton Rouge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

New Roads is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Batchelor and 30.3 miles from Baton Rouge.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Batchelor and Sunny near Baton Rouge.

Stop Ideas Near New Roads

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Roads, 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 New Roads.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

37 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

77 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

86 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

95 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Batchelor and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 39.33 mi (63.3 km).

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#1 Batchelor

Batchelor is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.8404600, -91.6615100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Baton Rouge

#2 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 419 (-91.661561, 30.840555)
End: Government Street (-91.18751, 30.443332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.36 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.69
3.88 gal · 14.72 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.35 $14.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.26 $16.52
Premium $4.63 $8.97 $17.95
Diesel $5.42 $10.51 $21.01

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Batchelor and Baton Rouge. The current time is 03:44:26.

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.