How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Catahoula, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Catahoula, LA is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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 01h 12m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Catahoula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Catahoula.
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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
39.6 mi · 46 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
1602 ft · 39 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grand Point Highway
69 m · 5 sec · Grand Point Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway
531 ft · 11 sec · Grand Point Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grand Point Highway
40 m · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway
47 m · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway
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Turn slight left
56 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Henderson Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Henderson Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Henderson Levee Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Henderson Levee Road
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Continue on Catahoula Levee Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Catahoula Levee Road
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Turn right onto Catahoula Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Catahoula Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Catahoula Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Catahoula.
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.
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge
39.6 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Sunny near Catahoula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Catahoula?
The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 27.3 miles from Baton Rouge and 27.3 miles from Catahoula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baton Rouge and Sunny near Catahoula.
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 Catahoula. Straight-line distance: 34.88 mi (56.14 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Catahoula
Catahoula is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.2146400, -91.7090000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Catahoula (-91.709, 30.21464)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.93 | $17.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
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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