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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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 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
72.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 1111: East Crowley
1341 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Tower Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Tower Road
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Turn right onto Crowley Rayne Highway
2866 ft · 49 sec · Crowley Rayne Highway
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Continue on East Hutchinson Avenue
1576 ft · 29 sec · East Hutchinson Avenue
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Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue
1520 ft · 39 sec · North Eastern Avenue
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
2691 ft · 48 sec · East 2nd Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
6 mi · 9 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Leblanc Road
826 ft · 17 sec · South Leblanc Road
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Continue on Leblanc
2213 ft · 34 sec · Leblanc
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Continue on La 1124
1423 ft · 22 sec · La 1124
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Continue on South Leblanc Road
3 mi · 4 min · South Leblanc Road
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Turn right onto East Whitney Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Whitney Street
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Turn left onto South Jackson Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · South Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Highway 91
1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 91
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Continue on Bill Searle Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bill Searle Road
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Continue on State Route 91
1663 ft · 33 sec · State Route 91
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Continue on 1st Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1835 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
65 m · 15 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left
48 m · 12 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 Gueydan.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 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.
Parks City Hall
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Housing Authority of Lafayette
City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Breaux Bridge.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Gueydan. Straight-line distance: 83.96 mi (135.12 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gueydan
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,328 |
| Coordinates | 30.0260400, -92.5084700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gueydan (-92.50847, 30.02604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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