How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Iota, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Iota, LA is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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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 Iota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Iota.
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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
78.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 91: Estherwood, Iota
1303 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Estherwood Highway
96 m · 12 sec · Estherwood Highway
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Turn left onto Egan Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Egan Highway
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Turn right onto Iota Highway
5.2 mi · 8 min · Iota Highway
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Continue on South 5th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Duson Avenue
1443 ft · 41 sec · Duson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Duson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Iota.
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
78.7 mi · 01h 28m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Iota?
The road trip is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 44.1 miles from Baton Rouge and 44.2 miles from Iota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.78 one way or $23.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Baton Rouge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Iota.
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 Iota. Straight-line distance: 78.35 mi (126.1 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Iota
Town in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1,428 |
| Coordinates | 30.3313100, -92.4956900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Iota (-92.49569, 30.33131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.25 | $26.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.38 | $28.77 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.84 | $33.68 |
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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