How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Greenwood, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Greenwood, LA is about 253.5 miles (408 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Greenwood.
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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
3.1 mi · 3 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway
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Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
180.8 mi · 3 hr 3 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3132: Dallas, Texarkana
1586 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 3132 West: Dallas, Texarkana
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Inner Loop Expressway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Inner Loop Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Dallas
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 79 North, US 80: Greenwood
858 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
62 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Greenwood Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Greenwood Road
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Turn left onto Greenwood Springridge Road
69 m · 6 sec · Greenwood Springridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greenwood Springridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Greenwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
181 mi · 03h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baton Rouge and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 253.5 miles (408 km) and usually takes 04h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.8 miles from Baton Rouge and 126.8 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.86 one way or $67.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Baton Rouge and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Greenwood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 214.57 mi (345.32 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenwood
Suburb town of Shreveport, located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3,088 |
| Coordinates | 32.4429300, -93.9729600 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenwood (-93.97296, 32.44293)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 408 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $33.86 | $67.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $38.08 | $76.15 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.35 | $82.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $48.41 | $96.82 |
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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