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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.77 mi
02h 09m
Flight
80.75 mi
129.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.75 mi
Kilometers
129.95 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.77 mi
Kilometers
158.95 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barataria
Sun, Apr 12, 8:33 PM CDT
Return by in Baton Rouge
Sun, Apr 12, 10:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-04-12T18:24
Arrive Barataria
Sun, Apr 12, 8:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Reserve
LA

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in St.

From Baton Rouge
49.4 mi
01h 04m
To Barataria
49.4 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

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.

  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

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge

    862 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Clearview Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Clearview Parkway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Clearview Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Huey P. Long Bridge

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Huey P. Long Bridge

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Nine Mile Point Road

    1334 ft · 40 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road

    2385 ft · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Westbank Expressway

    9 m · 1 sec · Westbank Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 90 East: Huey Long Bridge, New Orleans

    1223 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    653 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Westbank Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Westbank Expressway

    2115 ft · 47 sec · Westbank Expressway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ames Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Ames Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Barataria Boulevard

    1414 ft · 28 sec · Barataria Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jean Lafitte Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Jean Lafitte Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Fisherman Boulevard

    1460 ft · 55 sec · Fisherman Boulevard

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Privateer Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Privateer Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Autin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Autin Street

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
71 mi · 72%
Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
7.73 mi · 8%
Westbank Expressway
3.75 mi · 4%
Jean Lafitte Boulevard
3.57 mi · 4%
Ames Boulevard
2.85 mi · 3%
Huey P. Long Bridge
2.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reserve
01h 04m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Schriever

42 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

47 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

52 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

74 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Barataria. Straight-line distance: 80.75 mi (129.95 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Barataria

#2 Barataria

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,109
Coordinates29.7232700, -90.1236900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: Barataria (-90.12369, 29.72327)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.19 L · about $13.18
Round trip
$26.36
6.96 gal · 26.38 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and Barataria. The current time is 18:24:28.

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.