How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Batchelor, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Batchelor, LA is about 49 miles (78.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Batchelor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Batchelor.
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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
3.1 mi · 3 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway
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Merge slight left onto State Route 1
11.3 mi · 14 min · State Route 1
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Turn right onto Wye Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Wye Road
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Continue on False River Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · False River Road
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Turn left onto Hospital Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hospital Road
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Turn left
15.9 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto State Route 419
60 m · 4 sec · State Route 419
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 419
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Batchelor.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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15.9 mi · 00h 22m
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 Sunny near Batchelor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Batchelor?
The road trip is about 49 miles (78.9 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
New Roads is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Baton Rouge and 24.5 miles from Batchelor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baton Rouge and Sunny near Batchelor.
Stop Ideas Near New Roads
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 New Roads.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Batchelor. Straight-line distance: 39.33 mi (63.3 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Batchelor
Batchelor is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.8404600, -91.6615100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Batchelor (-91.66151, 30.84046)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.37 | $18.74 |
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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