How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Galliano, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Galliano, LA is about 109 miles (175.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Galliano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Galliano.
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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
31.3 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South: Gramercy
2170 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Airline Highway
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Turn right
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn sharp left
19.4 mi · 27 min
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Turn left
2089 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 308: Raceland
1636 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA-308 East: Lockport
52 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
17.3 mi · 24 min
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Continue on Larose Lift Bridge
3183 ft · 1 min · Larose Lift Bridge
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Turn straight
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto East 116th Street
79 m · 15 sec · East 116th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 116th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Galliano.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Merge slight right
31.3 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Partly Sunny near Galliano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Galliano?
The road trip is about 109 miles (175.4 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
South Vacherie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Baton Rouge and 54.4 miles from Galliano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 1:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.58 one way or $29.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Baton Rouge and Partly Sunny near Galliano.
Stop Ideas Near South Vacherie
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 South Vacherie.
Schriever
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Hammond
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Galliano. Straight-line distance: 87.25 mi (140.42 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Galliano
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 7,676 |
| Coordinates | 29.4421600, -90.2992500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Galliano (-90.29925, 29.44216)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.58 | $29.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.40 | $32.79 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.81 | $35.61 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.85 | $41.70 |
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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