How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Bayou Gauche, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Bayou Gauche, LA is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Bayou Gauche.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Bayou Gauche.
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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
31.3 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South: Gramercy
2170 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Airline Highway
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Turn right
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left
19.4 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 3127 South, I 310 South: Boutte, Houma, to US 90
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma
2534 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
6.9 mi · 12 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bayou Gauche Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Bayou Gauche.
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
31.3 mi · 00h 35m
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 Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Partly Sunny near Bayou Gauche.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Bayou Gauche?
The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Gramercy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.9 miles from Baton Rouge and 39.9 miles from Bayou Gauche.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.68 one way or $21.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Baton Rouge and Partly Sunny near Bayou Gauche.
Stop Ideas Near Gramercy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Bayou Gauche. Straight-line distance: 64.77 mi (104.24 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bayou Gauche
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 2,071 |
| Coordinates | 29.7874300, -90.4131400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bayou Gauche (-90.41314, 29.78743)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.68 | $21.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.01 | $24.02 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.04 | $26.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.27 | $30.54 |
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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