How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Crowley, LA?

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Crowley, LA is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.45 mi
01h 26m
Flight
72.55 mi
116.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.55 mi
Kilometers
116.75 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.45 mi
Kilometers
121.43 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crowley
Tue, May 26, 7:50 AM CDT
Return by in Baton Rouge
Tue, May 26, 9:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-05-26T06:23
Arrive Crowley
Tue, May 26, 7:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baton Rouge
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Henderson
LA

Town in the U.

From Baton Rouge
37.7 mi
00h 43m
To Crowley
37.8 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Crowley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Crowley.

  1. 1

    Start on Government Street

    92 m · 11 sec · Government Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Saint Ferdinand Street

    631 ft · 17 sec · Saint Ferdinand Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1111: East Crowley

    1341 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Tower Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Tower Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Crowley Rayne Highway

    2866 ft · 49 sec · Crowley Rayne Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East Hutchinson Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Hutchinson Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast Court Circle

    599 ft · 12 sec · Northeast Court Circle

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Hutchinson Avenue

    46 m · 4 sec · West Hutchinson Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hutchinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Crowley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
72.6 mi · 96%
East Hutchinson Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
Tower Road
0.69 mi · 1%
Crowley Rayne Highway
0.54 mi · 1%
Saint Ferdinand Street
0.35 mi
LA 1111
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Horace Wilkinson Bridge

Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge

72.6 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
72.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
00h 43m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baton Rouge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Crowley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Crowley?

The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 37.7 miles from Baton Rouge and 37.8 miles from Crowley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 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 Likely near Crowley.

Stop Ideas Near Henderson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Henderson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Henderson Mayor Office
Meeting point 1.1 mi away

Henderson Mayor Office

Henderson , LA
1007 Amy St, Henderson, LA 70517
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

Housing Authority of Lafayette

Lafayette , LA
100 C O Cir, Lafayette, LA 70501
Rating 3.2/5 10 reviews Housing authority
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center

Saint Martinville , LA
125 S New Market St, St Martinville, LA 70582
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henderson.

RAIL

Lafayette

24 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

34 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

61 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

113 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Crowley. Straight-line distance: 72.55 mi (116.75 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Crowley

#2 Crowley

City in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population12,520
Coordinates30.2140900, -92.3745800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: Crowley (-92.37458, 30.21409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.08 L · about $10.07
Round trip
$20.15
5.32 gal · 20.16 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.07 $20.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.33 $22.66
Premium $4.63 $12.30 $24.61
Diesel $5.42 $14.40 $28.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and Crowley. The current time is 06:23:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.