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

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Harahan, LA is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
75.72 mi
01h 33m
Flight
68.28 mi
109.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.28 mi
Kilometers
109.89 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.72 mi
Kilometers
121.86 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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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 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harahan
Thu, Apr 30, 2:02 AM CDT
Return by in Baton Rouge
Thu, Apr 30, 3:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-04-30T00:29
Arrive Harahan
Thu, Apr 30, 2:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
Gramercy
LA

Neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City

From Baton Rouge
37.8 mi
00h 46m
To Harahan
37.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans International Airport

    1246 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South

    53 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Williams Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Williams Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Airline Drive

    2528 ft · 60 sec · Airline Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Filmore Street

    2889 ft · 1 min · Filmore Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jefferson Highway

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Jefferson Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Colonial Club Drive

    1459 ft · 1 min · Colonial Club Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wilson Street

    45 m · 12 sec · Wilson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Stratford Drive

    77 m · 13 sec · Stratford Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kenmore Drive

    583 ft · 25 sec · Kenmore Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kenmore Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
67.6 mi · 89%
Jefferson Highway
3.43 mi · 5%
Williams Boulevard
2.02 mi · 3%
Filmore Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Government Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Airline Drive
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Merge slight right

67.4 mi · 01h 16m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
68.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gramercy
00h 46m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baton Rouge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harahan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Gramercy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Baton Rouge and 37.9 miles from Harahan.

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

The direct path is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Baton Rouge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harahan.

Stop Ideas Near Gramercy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gramercy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Schriever

35 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

56 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

60 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

65 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Harahan. Straight-line distance: 68.28 mi (109.89 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

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

#2 Harahan

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population9,244
Coordinates29.9404800, -90.2031300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: Harahan (-90.20313, 29.94048)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.11 L · about $10.11
Round trip
$20.22
5.34 gal · 20.22 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.11 $20.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.37 $22.74
Premium $4.63 $12.35 $24.70
Diesel $5.42 $14.46 $28.92

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and Harahan. The current time is 00:29:05.

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.