How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Grand Point, LA?

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Grand Point, LA is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.4 mi
00h 55m
Flight
36.98 mi
59.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.98 mi
Kilometers
59.52 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.4 mi
Kilometers
69.85 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Point
Sat, Nov 7, 9:59 AM CST
Return by in Baton Rouge
Sat, Nov 7, 10:54 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-11-07T09:03
Arrive Grand Point
Sat, Nov 7, 9:59 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baton Rouge
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gonzales
LA

City in Louisiana, United States

From Baton Rouge
21.7 mi
00h 27m
To Grand Point
21.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Grand Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Grand Point.

  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

    26.7 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 22: Sorrento, Donaldsonville

    1511 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2086 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crawford Leblanc Boulevard

    63 m · 12 sec · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Crawford Leblanc Boulevard

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left

    48 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    9 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Evacuation Street

    1630 ft · 1 min · Evacuation Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1090 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Grand Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
26.9 mi · 62%
Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
4.28 mi · 10%
Government Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Evacuation Street
0.31 mi · 1%
LA 22
0.29 mi · 1%
I 10 East
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Merge slight right

26.7 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gonzales
00h 27m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
4:40 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny near Grand Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Grand Point?

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Gonzales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Baton Rouge and 21.7 miles from Grand Point.

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

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.61 one way or $11.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny near Grand Point.

Stop Ideas Near Gonzales

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 Gonzales and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 10.2 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
City of Donaldsonville
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

City of Donaldsonville

Donaldsonville , LA
609 Railroad Ave, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

34 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Schriever

56 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

87 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Grand Point. Straight-line distance: 36.98 mi (59.52 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
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#2 Grand Point

Grand Point is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.0613100, -90.7534300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: Grand Point (-90.75343, 30.06131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.8 L · about $5.61
Round trip
$11.21
3.06 gal · 11.6 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.66 $5.61 $11.21
Mid-grade $4.15 $6.35 $12.70
Premium $4.54 $6.95 $13.90
Diesel $5.72 $8.76 $17.52

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and Grand Point. The current time is 09:03:57.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.