How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Brusly, LA?

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Brusly, LA is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.66 mi
00h 11m
Flight
5.2 mi
8.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.2 mi
Kilometers
8.37 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.66 mi
Kilometers
10.72 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brusly
Fri, Apr 10, 12:30 PM CDT
Return by in Baton Rouge
Fri, Apr 10, 12:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-04-10T12:19
Arrive Brusly
Fri, Apr 10, 12:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Baton Rouge
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Port Allen
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Baton Rouge
3.4 mi
00h 05m
To Brusly
3.4 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Brusly.

  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

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 1 South

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
149.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 1 South
3.94 mi · 59%
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
1.09 mi · 16%
West Main Street
0.73 mi · 11%
Saint Ferdinand Street
0.35 mi · 5%
LA 1 South
0.32 mi · 5%
LA 1 North
0.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Highway 1 South

Merge slight left onto Highway 1 South

3.94 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
5.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Allen
00h 05m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
8:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brusly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Brusly?

The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Port Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Baton Rouge and 3.4 miles from Brusly.

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

The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brusly.

Stop Ideas Near Port Allen

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Port Allen and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 2.5 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Allen.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

3 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

72 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

New Iberia

77 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

81 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Brusly. Straight-line distance: 5.2 mi (8.37 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Brusly

#2 Brusly

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population2,580
Coordinates30.3943600, -91.2537200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: Brusly (-91.25372, 30.39436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.89 L · about $0.91
Round trip
$1.82
0.48 gal · 1.78 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.91 $1.82
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.02 $2.04
Premium $4.63 $1.11 $2.22
Diesel $5.42 $1.30 $2.60

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and Brusly. The current time is 12:19:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.