How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Jefferson, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Jefferson, LA is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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 31m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Jefferson.
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Start on Government Street
2604 ft · 1 min · Government Street
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Turn right onto South 10th Street
985 ft · 17 sec · South 10th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East
1277 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
963 ft · 12 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Merge slight right
72.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
588 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Boulevard South
1641 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Causeway Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Causeway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Jefferson Highway
1542 ft · 37 sec · Jefferson Highway
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Turn left onto Labarre Road
1071 ft · 42 sec · Labarre Road
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Turn left onto Madelon Street
84 m · 12 sec · Madelon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Madelon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Jefferson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Merge slight right
72.6 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Sunny near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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 38.4 miles from Baton Rouge and 38.5 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70 miles (112.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.60 one way or $21.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baton Rouge and Sunny near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Gramercy
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 Gramercy.
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 70.02 mi (112.68 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jefferson
Jefferson is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.9660400, -90.1531300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-90.15313, 29.96604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $3.91 | $10.60 | $21.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $11.86 | $23.72 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.96 | $25.91 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $15.78 | $31.56 |
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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