How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Bourg, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Bourg, LA is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
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.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Bourg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Bourg.
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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 right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
9 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Louisiana 20
3.1 mi · 4 min · Louisiana 20
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Continue on North Canal Boulevard
610 ft · 11 sec · North Canal Boulevard
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Turn right onto Saint Patrick Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Saint Patrick Street
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Continue on Saint Patrick Bridge
121 m · 9 sec · Saint Patrick Bridge
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Continue on Jackson Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Jackson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Canal Boulevard
42 m · 2 sec · Canal Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Canal Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
9.2 mi · 14 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Coteau Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Coteau Road
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Turn right onto Prospect Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Prospect Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Park Avenue
2.7 mi · 4 min · East Park Avenue
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Continue on Highway 24
2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 24
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Turn right onto Donut Street
76 m · 31 sec · Donut Street
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Turn left onto Country Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Country Drive
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Turn sharp left onto Klondyke Bridge
90 m · 25 sec · Klondyke Bridge
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Turn left onto Highway 24
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 24
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Turn right onto Guidry Street
11 m · 2 sec · Guidry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Guidry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Bourg.
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.
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 Clear leaving Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny near Bourg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Bourg?
The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
North Vacherie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.6 miles from Baton Rouge and 47.5 miles from Bourg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 2:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.72 one way or $25.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny near Bourg.
Stop Ideas Near North Vacherie
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 North Vacherie.
Schriever
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Bourg. Straight-line distance: 70.75 mi (113.86 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bourg
Bourg is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.5535500, -90.6023100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bourg (-90.60231, 29.55355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.72 | $25.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.31 | $28.62 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.54 | $31.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.19 | $36.39 |
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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