How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Franklin, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Franklin, LA is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
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.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Franklin.
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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
1.1 mi · 1 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 1 North, LA 1 South: Port Allen, Plaquemine
927 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine
742 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine
963 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 1 South
11.5 mi · 17 min · Highway 1 South
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Turn slight right onto Eden Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Eden Street
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Continue on Highway 1
9.1 mi · 10 min · Highway 1
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Turn right onto Bowie Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bowie Street
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Continue on State Route 69
8.7 mi · 15 min · State Route 69
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 70
11.6 mi · 18 min · State Highway 70
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Continue on State Highway 70
866 ft · 51 sec · State Highway 70
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Turn left onto LA 70
14.5 mi · 21 min · LA 70
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Continue on Marguerite Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Marguerite Street
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Turn left onto 9th Street
2007 ft · 38 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right
128 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp straight
17.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3215: Garden City, Franklin
1300 ft · 37 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Frontage Road
2282 ft · 48 sec · West Frontage Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 3215
2333 ft · 52 sec · State Route 3215
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Turn left onto East Main Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Iberia Street
10 m · 1 sec · Iberia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Iberia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Franklin.
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.
9th Street
Take the ramp straight
17.3 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Franklin?
The road trip is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Pierre Part is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Baton Rouge and 42.3 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 2:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Pierre Part
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 Pierre Part.
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 48.5 mi (78.05 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
City in Louisiana
| Population | 6,580 |
| Coordinates | 29.7960400, -91.5015000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-91.5015, 29.79604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.32 | $22.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.73 | $25.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.83 | $27.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.19 | $32.38 |
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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