How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Kaplan, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Kaplan, LA is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Louisiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Kaplan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Kaplan.
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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
54.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3184
1530 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Keep slight right
827 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
3.8 mi · 7 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Turn right onto Johnston Street
5.2 mi · 7 min · Johnston Street
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Continue on Maurice Avenue
9.5 mi · 12 min · Maurice Avenue
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Turn right onto West Summers Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Summers Drive
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive
7 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Kaplan.
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
54.7 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baton Rouge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kaplan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Kaplan?
The road trip is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Cecilia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.2 miles from Baton Rouge and 42.2 miles from Kaplan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.29 one way or $22.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kaplan.
Stop Ideas Near Cecilia
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 Cecilia.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Kaplan. Straight-line distance: 72.38 mi (116.49 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kaplan
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 4,345 |
| Coordinates | 29.9979800, -92.2848500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kaplan (-92.28485, 29.99798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.29 | $22.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.69 | $25.38 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.78 | $27.57 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.14 | $32.27 |
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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