How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Cade, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Cade, LA is about 65.9 miles (106 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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 01h 21m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Cade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Cade.
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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
49.8 mi · 57 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward Louisiana Avenue, Johnston Street
1918 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Louisiana Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · Louisiana Avenue
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Turn left
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2549 ft · 33 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
1.1 km · 47 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Take the exit slight right
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Smede Highway
33 m · 8 sec · Smede Highway
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Turn left onto R Babineaux Road
526 ft · 23 sec · R Babineaux Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · R Babineaux Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Cade.
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
49.8 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Clear leaving Baton Rouge and Mostly Clear near Cade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Cade?
The road trip is about 65.9 miles (106 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Baton Rouge and 33 miles from Cade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.55 one way or $17.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Baton Rouge and Mostly Clear near Cade.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks City Hall
Henderson Mayor Office
Henderson Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henderson.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Cade. Straight-line distance: 49.4 mi (79.5 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cade
Cade is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.0874200, -91.9054000 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cade (-91.9054, 30.08742)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $3.69 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.16 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $10.58 | $21.17 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $13.33 | $26.66 |
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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