How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Denham Springs, LA?

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Denham Springs, LA is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
17.48 mi
00h 24m
Flight
14.03 mi
22.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.03 mi
Kilometers
22.58 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.48 mi
Kilometers
28.13 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denham Springs
Wed, May 20, 12:45 AM CDT
Return by in Baton Rouge
Wed, May 20, 1:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-05-20T00:21
Arrive Denham Springs
Wed, May 20, 12:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Baton Rouge
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Inniswold
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Baton Rouge
8.8 mi
00h 12m
To Denham Springs
8.8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Denham Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Government Street

    2604 ft · 1 min · Government Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 10th Street

    985 ft · 17 sec · South 10th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East

    1277 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    963 ft · 12 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3002: Denham Springs

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 3002 North: Downtown Historic District, Denham Springs

    73 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Range Avenue

    998 ft · 27 sec · South Range Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on South Range Avenue

    155 m · 9 sec · South Range Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Eugene Street

    1551 ft · 55 sec · Eugene Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Hummel Street

    1738 ft · 33 sec · South Hummel Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Centerville Street Northeast

    132 m · 16 sec · Centerville Street Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Benton Street

    70 m · 13 sec · Benton Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Benton Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
9.18 mi · 53%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
3.88 mi · 22%
Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
1.4 mi · 8%
I 12 East
0.78 mi · 4%
Government Street
0.49 mi · 3%
South Hummel Street
0.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Florida Republic Parkway

Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

9.18 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inniswold
00h 12m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Baton Rouge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Denham Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Denham Springs?

The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Inniswold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Baton Rouge and 8.8 miles from Denham Springs.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.35 one way or $4.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Baton Rouge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Denham Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Inniswold

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 Inniswold and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

10 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

61 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Schriever

78 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

84 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Denham Springs. Straight-line distance: 14.03 mi (22.58 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Denham Springs

#2 Denham Springs

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population9,842
Coordinates30.4874000, -90.9575300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: Denham Springs (-90.95753, 30.4874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.33 L · about $2.35
Round trip
$4.70
1.24 gal · 4.66 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.35 $4.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.64 $5.28
Premium $4.63 $2.87 $5.74
Diesel $5.42 $3.36 $6.71

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and Denham Springs. The current time is 00:21:25.

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.