How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Abbeville, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Abbeville, LA is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Abbeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Abbeville.
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Start on Government Street
92 m · 11 sec · Government Street
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Turn right onto Saint Ferdinand Street
631 ft · 17 sec · Saint Ferdinand Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge
54.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3184
1530 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Keep slight right
827 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
3.8 mi · 7 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Turn right onto Johnston Street
5.2 mi · 7 min · Johnston Street
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Continue on Maurice Avenue
9.5 mi · 12 min · Maurice Avenue
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Turn left onto West Summers Drive
2391 ft · 57 sec · West Summers Drive
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Turn right onto North State Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North State Street
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Turn left onto Peace Street
108 m · 11 sec · Peace Street
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Turn left onto South Saint Charles Street
121 m · 7 sec · South Saint Charles Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Saint Charles Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Abbeville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge
54.7 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Partly Sunny near Abbeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Abbeville?
The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 38.3 miles from Baton Rouge and 38.4 miles from Abbeville.
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 11.5 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 3:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Baton Rouge and Partly Sunny near Abbeville.
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 Baton Rouge and Abbeville. Straight-line distance: 65.15 mi (104.85 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Abbeville
Parish seat of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,927 |
| Coordinates | 29.9746500, -92.1342900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Abbeville (-92.13429, 29.97465)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $10.26 | $20.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.54 | $23.08 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.53 | $25.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.67 | $29.35 |
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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