How far is Baton Rouge, LA from French Settlement, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to French Settlement, LA is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and French Settlement.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and French Settlement.
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Start on Government Street
2604 ft · 1 min · Government Street
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Turn right onto South 10th Street
985 ft · 17 sec · South 10th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East
1277 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
963 ft · 12 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Merge slight right
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 42: Highland Road
1413 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Highland Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highland Road
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Turn right onto Airline Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Airline Highway
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Take the exit slight left
102 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
6 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway
36 m · 4 sec · Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway
1369 ft · 46 sec · Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto LA 16
5.5 mi · 8 min · LA 16
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Turn left
3 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and French Settlement.
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.
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Merge slight right
10.9 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baton Rouge and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near French Settlement.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to French Settlement?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Baton Rouge and 15.6 miles from French Settlement.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Baton Rouge and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near French Settlement.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Baton Rouge City Hall
City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 15
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Grove.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and French Settlement. Straight-line distance: 25.45 mi (40.95 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 French Settlement
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,227 |
| Coordinates | 30.2959900, -90.7963000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: French Settlement (-90.7963, 30.29599)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.17 | $8.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.68 | $9.37 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
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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