How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Baldwin, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Baldwin, LA is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 59m.
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.
City in Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Baldwin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Baldwin.
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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
49.8 mi · 57 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward Louisiana Avenue, Johnston Street
1918 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Louisiana Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · Louisiana Avenue
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Turn left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Morgan Avenue
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Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
549 ft · 20 sec · East Fairfield Drive
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Turn left onto St Etienne Road
1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Young Street
3032 ft · 52 sec · Young Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
2434 ft · 31 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
995 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
885 ft · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1151 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1.2 km · 53 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right
28 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 83: Baldwin, Charenton
2190 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 83
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Route 83
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1505 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Live Oak Street
40 m · 6 sec · Live Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Live Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Baldwin.
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
49.8 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny near Baldwin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Baldwin?
The road trip is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Breaux Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Baton Rouge and 48.4 miles from Baldwin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47 miles (75.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 2:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny near Baldwin.
Stop Ideas Near Breaux Bridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks City Hall
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Housing Authority of Lafayette
City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Breaux Bridge.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Baldwin. Straight-line distance: 46.94 mi (75.55 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baldwin
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 2,150 |
| Coordinates | 29.8379800, -91.5442800 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baldwin (-91.54428, 29.83798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.95 | $25.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.57 | $29.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.82 | $31.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.52 | $37.04 |
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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