How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Cullen, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Cullen, LA is about 280.1 miles (450.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.4 miles (353.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Cullen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Cullen.
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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
49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
142.6 mi · 2 hr 24 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right
2448 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight right
96 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight
8.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue on HWY 84 EAST
981 ft · 21 sec · HWY 84 EAST
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Turn left onto Ringgold Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Ringgold Avenue
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Turn left onto Ringgold Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ringgold Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on HWY 371
34.6 mi · 50 min · HWY 371
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Continue on South Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Sibley Road
130 m · 13 sec · Sibley Road
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Continue on Sibley Road
832 ft · 19 sec · Sibley Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward West I 20, North US 371: Shreveport
1457 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 371: Cotton Valley, Springhill
27.3 mi · 41 min
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Turn right onto Henrietta White Boulevard
2214 ft · 1 min · Henrietta White Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Henrietta White Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Cullen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
143 mi · 02h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Baton Rouge and Sunny near Cullen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Cullen?
The road trip is about 280.1 miles (450.7 km) and usually takes 05h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Boyce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.1 miles from Baton Rouge and 139.9 miles from Cullen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.4 miles (353.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.42 one way or $74.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Baton Rouge and Sunny near Cullen.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Cullen. Straight-line distance: 219.42 mi (353.13 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cullen
Town in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1,056 |
| Coordinates | 32.9690300, -93.4507300 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cullen (-93.45073, 32.96903)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 451 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $37.42 | $74.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $42.08 | $84.16 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $45.70 | $91.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $53.50 | $107.00 |
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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