How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Atlanta, GA is about 526.2 miles (846.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 458.7 miles (738.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 35m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Atlanta.
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Start on Government Street
2604 ft · 1 min · Government Street
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Turn right onto South 10th Street
985 ft · 17 sec · South 10th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East
1277 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
963 ft · 12 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Merge slight right
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
85 mi · 1 hr 32 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
1.1 km · 44 sec · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway
102.6 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Stephen E Ambrose Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Montgomery
3020 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
170.3 mi · 3 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
1836 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
159.7 mi · 2 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University
1092 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
2278 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest
1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Atlanta.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 65 North
Continue straight
170 mi · 03h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Sunny near Atlanta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 526.2 miles (846.8 km) and usually takes 09h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Flomaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 262.9 miles from Baton Rouge and 263.3 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 458.7 miles (738.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $72.81 one way or $145.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Baton Rouge and Atlanta, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baton Rouge and Sunny near Atlanta.
Stop Ideas Near Flomaton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flomaton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 458.71 mi (738.23 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,550 |
| Coordinates | 33.7490000, -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 847 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 33m |
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 | $3.92 | $72.81 | $145.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $81.32 | $162.64 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $88.91 | $177.83 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $108.04 | $216.08 |
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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