How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Charenton, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Charenton, LA is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Charenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Charenton.
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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
2917 ft · 1 min · Henderson Highway
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Turn right onto Nina Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Nina Highway
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Turn left onto Nursery Highway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Nursery Highway
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Continue on Nursery Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Nursery Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nursery Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Nursery Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street Highway
1737 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street Highway
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2656 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Martin Street
994 ft · 17 sec · Martin Street
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Continue on Main Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Main Highway
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Continue on Rue Principale Nord
3245 ft · 57 sec · Rue Principale Nord
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Continue on Rue Principale Sud
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rue Principale Sud
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Continue on Main Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Highway
39 m · 2 sec · Main Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Highway
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Continue on Jane Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Jane Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1148 ft · 29 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto West Saint Peter Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · West Saint Peter Street
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
1804 ft · 32 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Old Spanish Trail
6.7 mi · 10 min · East Old Spanish Trail
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Continue on Main Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 182
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 182
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Turn left onto Sorrell Bridge Approach
59 m · 7 sec · Sorrell Bridge Approach
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Turn right onto Chitimacha Trail
4.7 mi · 8 min · Chitimacha Trail
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Turn left
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Charenton.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baton Rouge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Charenton?
The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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 43.8 miles from Baton Rouge and 43.9 miles from Charenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 2:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.70 one way or $23.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Baton Rouge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charenton.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks City Hall
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Housing Authority of Lafayette
City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center
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 Charenton. Straight-line distance: 43.74 mi (70.39 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charenton
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,903 |
| Coordinates | 29.8815900, -91.5251100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charenton (-91.52511, 29.88159)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.73 | $33.46 |
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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