How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Cottonport, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Cottonport, LA is about 82 miles (132 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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 58m.
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
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Cottonport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Cottonport.
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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
3.1 mi · 3 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway
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Merge slight left onto State Route 1
11.3 mi · 14 min · State Route 1
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Turn right onto Wye Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Wye Road
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Continue on False River Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · False River Road
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Turn left onto Hospital Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hospital Road
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Turn left
39.1 mi · 55 min
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Turn left onto Highway 114
2934 ft · 59 sec · Highway 114
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bayou Des Glaises Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bayou Des Glaises Street
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Continue on Highway 114
1.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 114
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Turn left onto Highway 29
2.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 29
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Continue on Longbridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Longbridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Turn left onto Cottonport Avenue
1010 ft · 26 sec · Cottonport Avenue
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Turn left onto Dr H J Kaufman Avenue
100 m · 17 sec · Dr H J Kaufman Avenue
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Turn right onto Carmen
56 m · 8 sec · Carmen
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carmen
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Cottonport.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
39.1 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Sunny near Cottonport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Cottonport?
The road trip is about 82 miles (132 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Morganza is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Baton Rouge and 41 miles from Cottonport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 2:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.98 one way or $21.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Baton Rouge and Sunny near Cottonport.
Stop Ideas Near Morganza
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
Lafayette
New Iberia
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Cottonport. Straight-line distance: 63.58 mi (102.32 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cottonport
Town in the United States
| Population | 1,867 |
| Coordinates | 30.9840800, -92.0534600 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottonport (-92.05346, 30.98408)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.98 | $21.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.35 | $24.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.41 | $26.83 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.70 | $31.41 |
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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