How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Delhi, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Delhi, LA is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
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.
Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Delhi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Delhi.
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Start on Government Street
2785 ft · 1 min · Government Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 110 North: Metro Airport, Natchez
1230 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez
1227 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Scenic Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway
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Continue on Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road
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Turn left
566 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on John R Junkin Drive
2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive
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Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
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Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
33 mi · 38 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
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Turn right onto Lee Street
944 ft · 18 sec · Lee Street
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Continue on Como Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Como Road
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Continue on Highway 128
4 mi · 6 min · Highway 128
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 4
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 4
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Turn right onto Highway 578
7.7 mi · 11 min · Highway 578
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Turn slight right onto Highway 577
927 ft · 16 sec · Highway 577
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Continue on State Route 17
15.3 mi · 22 min · State Route 17
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Continue on Broadway Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
108 m · 8 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto Charter Street
57 m · 8 sec · Charter Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Charter Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Delhi.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Samuels Road
Continue on Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny near Delhi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Delhi?
The road trip is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Vidalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Baton Rouge and 83 miles from Delhi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 10:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.23 one way or $44.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny near Delhi.
Stop Ideas Near Vidalia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vidalia.
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Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Delhi. Straight-line distance: 140.34 mi (225.85 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Delhi
Town in Richland Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 2,753 |
| Coordinates | 32.4576400, -91.4931700 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delhi (-91.49317, 32.45764)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.23 | $44.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.15 | $54.30 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.79 | $63.57 |
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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