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

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Basile, LA is about 89.5 miles (144 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
89.5 mi
01h 51m
Flight
83.93 mi
135.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.93 mi
Kilometers
135.08 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.5 mi
Kilometers
144.03 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Basile
Wed, Apr 15, 3:23 PM CDT
Return by in Baton Rouge
Wed, Apr 15, 5:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-04-15T13:32
Arrive Basile
Wed, Apr 15, 3:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Port Barre
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Baton Rouge
44.7 mi
00h 55m
To Basile
44.8 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Government Street

    92 m · 11 sec · Government Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Saint Ferdinand Street

    631 ft · 17 sec · Saint Ferdinand Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    56 mi · 1 hr 11 min · State Route 1

  9. 9

    Continue on Lawler Highway

    21.5 mi · 24 min · Lawler Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Basile Eunice Highway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Basile Eunice Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Ryan Avenue

    1923 ft · 43 sec · South Ryan Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Stagg Avenue

    1157 ft · 32 sec · East Stagg Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Lewis Avenue

    49 m · 7 sec · South Lewis Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Lewis Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 1
56 mi · 63%
Lawler Highway
21.5 mi · 24%
Basile Eunice Highway
3.9 mi · 4%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 4%
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
3.07 mi · 3%
LA 415
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

State Route 1

Merge slight left onto State Route 1

56 mi · 01h 11m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
83.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Barre
00h 55m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Partly Sunny near Basile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Port Barre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Baton Rouge and 44.8 miles from Basile.

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

The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.97 one way or $23.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Port Barre

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Port Barre and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Barre Park
Scenic stop 5.3 mi away

Port Barre Park

Port Barre , LA
129, 169 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 4.2/5 49 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Washington Town Hall

Washington , LA
405 N Washington St, Washington, LA 70589
Rating 1.4/5 5 reviews City government office
Port Barre Community Center
Nearby stop 5.3 mi away

Port Barre Community Center

Port Barre , LA
122 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Barre.

RAIL

Lafayette

37 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

63 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

75 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Basile. Straight-line distance: 83.93 mi (135.08 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

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

#2 Basile

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,791
Coordinates30.4852000, -92.5959700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: Basile (-92.59597, 30.4852)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.95 L · about $11.97
Round trip
$23.93
6.32 gal · 23.9 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.97 $23.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.46 $26.92
Premium $4.63 $14.62 $29.23
Diesel $5.42 $17.11 $34.22

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 Basile. The current time is 13:32:28.

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.