How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Beaumont, TX?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Beaumont, TX is about 181.4 miles (292 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Beaumont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Beaumont.
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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
150.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
29.1 mi · 30 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Willow Street, Downtown
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on Willow Street
715 ft · 19 sec · Willow Street
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Turn left onto Calder Avenue
16 m · 2 sec · Calder Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Calder Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Beaumont.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge
151 mi · 02h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Sunny near Beaumont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Beaumont?
The road trip is about 181.4 miles (292 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jennings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Baton Rouge and 90.8 miles from Beaumont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.75 one way or $45.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baton Rouge and Sunny near Beaumont.
Stop Ideas Near Jennings
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 Jennings.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Beaumont. Straight-line distance: 175.66 mi (282.69 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beaumont
The fourth most populous city in Jefferson County, Texas.
| Population | 115,473 |
| Coordinates | 30.0860500, -94.1018500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beaumont (-94.10185, 30.08605)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $3.55 | $22.75 | $45.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.05 | $25.91 | $51.81 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $28.44 | $56.87 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $36.13 | $72.26 |
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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