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

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Ama, LA is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.6 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.29 mi
01h 34m
Flight
63.11 mi
101.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.11 mi
Kilometers
101.56 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.29 mi
Kilometers
127.6 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ama
Wed, Apr 15, 7:07 AM CDT
Return by in Baton Rouge
Wed, Apr 15, 8:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-04-15T05:33
Arrive Ama
Wed, Apr 15, 7:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Gramercy
LA

Neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City

From Baton Rouge
39.6 mi
00h 47m
To Ama
39.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma

    2903 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 18: Hahnville, Luling

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 18 East: Luling

    85 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto River Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · River Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    7 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
64.3 mi · 81%
I 310 South
7.76 mi · 10%
River Road
5.39 mi · 7%
LA 18
0.83 mi · 1%
Government Street
0.49 mi · 1%
I 10 East
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Merge slight right

64.1 mi · 01h 12m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
63.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gramercy
00h 47m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny near Ama.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.6 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?

Gramercy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Baton Rouge and 39.6 miles from Ama.

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

The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 $10.60 one way or $21.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gramercy

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

35 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

56 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

60 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

65 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Ama. Straight-line distance: 63.11 mi (101.56 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

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

Ama is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.9521500, -90.2964700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: Ama (-90.29647, 29.95215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.59 L · about $10.60
Round trip
$21.21
5.6 gal · 21.18 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.60 $21.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.93 $23.85
Premium $4.63 $12.95 $25.90
Diesel $5.42 $15.16 $30.32

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and Ama. The current time is 05:33:08.

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.