How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Hackberry, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Hackberry, LA is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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 55m.
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 Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Hackberry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Hackberry.
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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
133.9 mi · 2 hr 29 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 1256: Sulphur, Cameron
2306 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left
52 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Ruth Street
1622 ft · 44 sec · Ruth Street
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Continue straight
39 m · 3 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Louisiana Highway 27
12.8 mi · 18 min · Louisiana Highway 27
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Old Town Road
31 m · 5 sec · Old Town Road
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Continue on Old Town Road
1160 ft · 57 sec · Old Town Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Volunteer Lane
75 m · 11 sec · Volunteer Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Volunteer Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Hackberry.
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
134 mi · 02h 29m
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 Clear leaving Baton Rouge and Partly Sunny near Hackberry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Hackberry?
The road trip is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Crowley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.3 miles from Baton Rouge and 75.5 miles from Hackberry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.15 one way or $40.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Baton Rouge and Partly Sunny near Hackberry.
Stop Ideas Near Crowley
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 Crowley.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Lake Charles
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Hackberry. Straight-line distance: 132.3 mi (212.91 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hackberry
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,261 |
| Coordinates | 29.9960500, -93.3421000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hackberry (-93.3421, 29.99605)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.15 | $40.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.66 | $45.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.61 | $49.21 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.81 | $57.62 |
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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