How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Barataria, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Barataria, LA is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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.
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Barataria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Barataria.
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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
70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
862 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
1782 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Clearview Parkway
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Continue on South Clearview Parkway
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Clearview Parkway
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Continue on Huey P. Long Bridge
2.6 mi · 4 min · Huey P. Long Bridge
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Turn left onto West Nine Mile Point Road
1334 ft · 40 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
2385 ft · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Westbank Expressway
9 m · 1 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orleans
1223 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
653 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight right onto Westbank Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westbank Expressway
2115 ft · 47 sec · Westbank Expressway
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Turn right onto Ames Boulevard
2.9 mi · 6 min · Ames Boulevard
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Turn left onto Barataria Boulevard
1414 ft · 28 sec · Barataria Boulevard
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Turn right onto Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jean Lafitte Boulevard
3.6 mi · 7 min · Jean Lafitte Boulevard
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Turn right onto Fisherman Boulevard
1460 ft · 55 sec · Fisherman Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Privateer Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Privateer Boulevard
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Turn left onto Autin Street
53 m · 8 sec · Autin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Autin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Barataria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Merge slight right
70.8 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny near Barataria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Barataria?
The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Reserve is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.4 miles from Baton Rouge and 49.4 miles from Barataria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 2:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.18 one way or $26.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny near Barataria.
Stop Ideas Near Reserve
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 Reserve.
Schriever
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Hammond
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Barataria. Straight-line distance: 80.75 mi (129.95 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barataria
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,109 |
| Coordinates | 29.7232700, -90.1236900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barataria (-90.12369, 29.72327)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.82 | $29.64 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.10 | $32.19 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.84 | $37.69 |
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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