How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Bayou Vista, LA?

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Bayou Vista, LA is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
68.2 mi
01h 44m
Flight
52.31 mi
84.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.31 mi
Kilometers
84.19 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.2 mi
Kilometers
109.75 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayou Vista
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM CDT
Return by in Baton Rouge
Thu, Apr 23, 9:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-04-23T06:09
Arrive Bayou Vista
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Belle Rose
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Baton Rouge
34.2 mi
00h 52m
To Bayou Vista
34.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Bayou Vista.

  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

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1 North, LA 1 South: Port Allen, Plaquemine

    927 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine

    742 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine

    963 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Highway 1 South

    11.5 mi · 17 min · Highway 1 South

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Eden Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Eden Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 1

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Highway 1

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bowie Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bowie Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 69

    8.7 mi · 15 min · State Route 69

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 70

    11.6 mi · 18 min · State Highway 70

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 70

    866 ft · 51 sec · State Highway 70

  15. 15

    Turn left onto LA 70

    14.5 mi · 21 min · LA 70

  16. 16

    Continue on Marguerite Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Marguerite Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    2007 ft · 38 sec · 9th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    128 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Universe Road

    1325 ft · 1 min · Universe Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 182

    2824 ft · 56 sec · State Route 182

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
LA 70
14.5 mi · 21%
State Highway 70
11.7 mi · 17%
Highway 1 South
11.5 mi · 17%
Highway 1
9.12 mi · 13%
State Route 69
8.67 mi · 13%
9th Street
5.03 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

LA 70

Turn left onto LA 70

14.5 mi · 00h 21m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belle Rose
00h 52m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baton Rouge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bayou Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Bayou Vista?

The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Belle Rose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Baton Rouge and 34.1 miles from Bayou Vista.

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

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.13 one way or $18.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Baton Rouge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bayou Vista.

Stop Ideas Near Belle Rose

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

40 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

46 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

75 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

76 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Bayou Vista. Straight-line distance: 52.31 mi (84.19 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bayou Vista

City in Saint Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population4,652
Coordinates29.6896500, -91.2709400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: Bayou Vista (-91.27094, 29.68965)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.11 L · about $9.13
Round trip
$18.25
4.82 gal · 18.22 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.13 $18.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.26 $20.53
Premium $4.63 $11.15 $22.29
Diesel $5.42 $13.05 $26.10

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and Bayou Vista. The current time is 06:09:11.

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.