How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Breaux Bridge, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Breaux Bridge, LA is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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 00h 56m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Breaux Bridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Breaux Bridge.
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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
44.9 mi · 52 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 328: Breaux Bridge
1495 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Anse Broussard Highway
639 ft · 13 sec · Anse Broussard Highway
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Continue on Rees Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Rees Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Bridge Street
1262 ft · 43 sec · East Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Main Highway
12 m · 1 sec · Main Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Breaux Bridge.
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
44.9 mi · 00h 52m
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 Cloudy leaving Baton Rouge and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Breaux Bridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Breaux Bridge?
The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Maringouin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Baton Rouge and 23.9 miles from Breaux Bridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.36 one way or $12.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Baton Rouge and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Breaux Bridge.
Stop Ideas Near Maringouin
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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Breaux Bridge. Straight-line distance: 44.03 mi (70.86 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Breaux Bridge
City in Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8,047 |
| Coordinates | 30.2735300, -91.8992800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Breaux Bridge (-91.89928, 30.27353)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.16 | $14.31 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
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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