How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Gueydan, LA?

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Gueydan, LA is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.28 mi
01h 56m
Flight
83.96 mi
135.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.96 mi
Kilometers
135.12 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.28 mi
Kilometers
153.34 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gueydan
Mon, Apr 20, 4:09 AM CDT
Return by in Baton Rouge
Mon, Apr 20, 6:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-04-20T02:12
Arrive Gueydan
Mon, Apr 20, 4:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baton Rouge
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Breaux Bridge
LA

City in Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Baton Rouge
47.6 mi
00h 58m
To Gueydan
47.7 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
74°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Gueydan.

  1. 1

    Start on Government Street

    92 m · 11 sec · Government Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Saint Ferdinand Street

    631 ft · 17 sec · Saint Ferdinand Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1111: East Crowley

    1341 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Tower Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Tower Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Crowley Rayne Highway

    2866 ft · 49 sec · Crowley Rayne Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East Hutchinson Avenue

    1576 ft · 29 sec · East Hutchinson Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue

    1520 ft · 39 sec · North Eastern Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    2691 ft · 48 sec · East 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    6 mi · 9 min · West 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Leblanc Road

    826 ft · 17 sec · South Leblanc Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Leblanc

    2213 ft · 34 sec · Leblanc

  15. 15

    Continue on La 1124

    1423 ft · 22 sec · La 1124

  16. 16

    Continue on South Leblanc Road

    3 mi · 4 min · South Leblanc Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Whitney Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Whitney Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Jackson Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Jackson Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 91

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 91

  20. 20

    Continue on Bill Searle Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bill Searle Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 91

    1663 ft · 33 sec · State Route 91

  22. 22

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1835 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    65 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    48 m · 12 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
72.6 mi · 76%
West 2nd Street
6.04 mi · 6%
South Leblanc Road
3.18 mi · 3%
South Jackson Avenue
3.18 mi · 3%
East Whitney Street
2.05 mi · 2%
Highway 91
1.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Horace Wilkinson Bridge

Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge

72.6 mi · 01h 21m

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
83.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Breaux Bridge
00h 58m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Partly Sunny near Gueydan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Gueydan?

The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Breaux Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.6 miles from Baton Rouge and 47.7 miles from Gueydan.

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

The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.72 one way or $25.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Baton Rouge and Partly Sunny near Gueydan.

Stop Ideas Near Breaux Bridge

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 Breaux Bridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Meeting point 6.3 mi away

Lafayette Consolidated Government

Lafayette , LA
705 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506
Rating 3.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.9 mi away

Housing Authority of Lafayette

Lafayette , LA
100 C O Cir, Lafayette, LA 70501
Rating 3.2/5 10 reviews Housing authority
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center

Saint Martinville , LA
125 S New Market St, St Martinville, LA 70582
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Breaux Bridge.

RAIL

Lafayette

12 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

30 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

72 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Gueydan. Straight-line distance: 83.96 mi (135.12 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Gueydan

#2 Gueydan

Town of the United States

Population1,328
Coordinates30.0260400, -92.5084700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: Gueydan (-92.50847, 30.02604)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.73 L · about $12.72
Round trip
$25.45
6.72 gal · 25.46 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.72 $25.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.31 $28.62
Premium $4.63 $15.54 $31.08
Diesel $5.42 $18.19 $36.39

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 · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and Gueydan. The current time is 02:12:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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