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

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Jonesville, LA is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
117.7 mi
02h 21m
Flight
89.88 mi
144.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.88 mi
Kilometers
144.64 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.7 mi
Kilometers
189.42 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:51 AM CDT
Return by in Baton Rouge
Sat, Apr 18, 10:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-04-18T05:30
Arrive Jonesville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Norwood
LA

Village in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Baton Rouge
58.9 mi
01h 10m
To Jonesville
58.8 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Government Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Government Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 110 North: Metro Airport, Natchez

    1230 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez

    1227 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Samuels Road

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    566 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on John R Junkin Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Louisiana Avenue

    16.4 mi · 19 min · Louisiana Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Division Street

    40 m · 6 sec · Division Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Division Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 64%
Louisiana Avenue
16.4 mi · 14%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.2 mi · 9%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.43 mi · 5%
Scenic Highway
3.82 mi · 3%
John R Junkin Drive
2.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Samuels Road

Continue on Samuels Road

75.7 mi · 01h 29m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
89.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwood
01h 10m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jonesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Norwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Baton Rouge and 58.8 miles from Jonesville.

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

The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.72 one way or $31.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Baton Rouge and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jonesville.

Stop Ideas Near Norwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Norwood, 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 Norwood.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

58 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

McComb

69 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hammond

79 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Jonesville. Straight-line distance: 89.88 mi (144.64 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

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

#2 Jonesville

Town in Louisiana, United States

Population1,950
Coordinates31.6265600, -91.8181800
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: Jonesville (-91.81818, 31.62656)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.72 L · about $15.72
Round trip
$31.43
8.3 gal · 31.44 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.72 $31.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.67 $35.35
Premium $4.63 $19.19 $38.39
Diesel $5.42 $22.47 $44.94

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and Jonesville. The current time is 05:30:07.

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.