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

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Albany, LA is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
39.91 mi
00h 47m
Flight
36.28 mi
58.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.28 mi
Kilometers
58.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.91 mi
Kilometers
64.23 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Fri, Apr 10, 1:10 PM CDT
Return by in Baton Rouge
Fri, Apr 10, 1:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-04-10T12:22
Arrive Albany
Fri, Apr 10, 1:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baton Rouge
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
Denham Springs
LA

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Baton Rouge
19.9 mi
00h 23m
To Albany
20 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Government Street

    2604 ft · 1 min · Government Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 10th Street

    985 ft · 17 sec · South 10th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East

    1277 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    963 ft · 12 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

    31.9 mi · 35 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 43: Albany, Springfield

    1596 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    61 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Route 43

    2 mi · 4 min · State Route 43

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Florida Boulevard

    35 m · 2 sec · Florida Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Florida Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
31.9 mi · 80%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
3.88 mi · 10%
State Route 43
2.05 mi · 5%
I 12 East
0.78 mi · 2%
Government Street
0.49 mi · 1%
LA 43
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Florida Republic Parkway

Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

31.9 mi · 00h 35m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
36.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denham Springs
00h 23m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Denham Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Baton Rouge and 20 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.34 one way or $10.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Denham Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Denham Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 9.4 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
Central City Municipal Services
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Central City Municipal Services

Greenwell Springs , LA
6703 Sullivan Rd, Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denham Springs.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

21 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Schriever

84 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

McComb

97 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Albany. Straight-line distance: 36.28 mi (58.39 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
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#2 Albany

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,170
Coordinates30.5043600, -90.5823100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: Albany (-90.58231, 30.50436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.33 L · about $5.34
Round trip
$10.68
2.82 gal · 10.66 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.34 $10.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.01 $12.01
Premium $4.63 $6.52 $13.04
Diesel $5.42 $7.64 $15.27

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and Albany. The current time is 12:22:40.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.