How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Cecilia, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Cecilia, LA is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Cecilia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Cecilia.
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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 1 toward Grand Point Highway
3 m · 1 sec · Grand Point Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Point Highway
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Turn left onto Cecilia Senior High School Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cecilia Senior High School Highway
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Continue on Cecilia Senior High School Highway
1100 ft · 27 sec · Cecilia Senior High School Highway
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Turn left onto Cecilia Bridge Highway
21 m · 1 sec · Cecilia Bridge Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cecilia Bridge Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Cecilia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cecilia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Cecilia?
The road trip is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Baton Rouge and 21.9 miles from Cecilia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.87 one way or $11.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cecilia.
Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete
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 Grosse Tete.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Cecilia. Straight-line distance: 40.35 mi (64.93 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cecilia
Census-designated place in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 1,980 |
| Coordinates | 30.3371400, -91.8531700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cecilia (-91.85317, 30.33714)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.17 | $14.34 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.39 | $16.79 |
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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