How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Chauvin, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Chauvin, LA is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Chauvin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Chauvin.
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Start on Government Street
2604 ft · 1 min · Government Street
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Turn right onto South 10th Street
985 ft · 17 sec · South 10th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East
1277 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
963 ft · 12 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Merge slight right
31.3 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South: Gramercy
2170 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Airline Highway
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Turn right
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
9 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Louisiana 20
3.1 mi · 4 min · Louisiana 20
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Continue on North Canal Boulevard
610 ft · 11 sec · North Canal Boulevard
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Turn right onto Saint Patrick Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Saint Patrick Street
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Continue on Saint Patrick Bridge
121 m · 9 sec · Saint Patrick Bridge
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Continue on Jackson Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Jackson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Canal Boulevard
42 m · 2 sec · Canal Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Canal Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
9.2 mi · 14 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Coteau Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Coteau Road
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Turn right onto Prospect Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Prospect Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Highway 56
11.1 mi · 17 min · Highway 56
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Turn right onto Chauvin Street
30 m · 3 sec · Chauvin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chauvin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Chauvin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Merge slight right
31.3 mi · 00h 35m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Chauvin?
The road trip is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
North Vacherie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Baton Rouge and 50.6 miles from Chauvin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 1:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.56 one way or $27.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Baton Rouge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Chauvin.
Stop Ideas Near North Vacherie
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
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Chauvin. Straight-line distance: 77.95 mi (125.45 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chauvin
Census-designated place (CDP) in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 2,912 |
| Coordinates | 29.4385500, -90.5953700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chauvin (-90.59537, 29.43855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.56 | $27.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.25 | $30.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.56 | $33.12 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.39 | $38.77 |
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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