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

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Killian, LA is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
48.24 mi
01h 00m
Flight
36.31 mi
58.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.31 mi
Kilometers
58.43 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.24 mi
Kilometers
77.64 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killian
Tue, May 12, 8:27 PM CDT
Return by in Baton Rouge
Tue, May 12, 9:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-05-12T19:26
Arrive Killian
Tue, May 12, 8:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Livingston
LA

Parish seat of Livingston Parish, Louisiana

From Baton Rouge
24.1 mi
00h 30m
To Killian
24.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

    31.9 mi · 35 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 43: Albany, Springfield

    1596 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    67 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Route 43

    2.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 43

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Highway 22

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 22

  13. 13

    Turn right

    156 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
31.9 mi · 66%
Highway 22
6.11 mi · 13%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
3.88 mi · 8%
State Route 43
2.78 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.42 mi · 3%
I 12 East
0.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Florida Republic Parkway

Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

31.9 mi · 00h 35m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
36.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
00h 30m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Baton Rouge and Mostly Cloudy near Killian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Baton Rouge and 24.2 miles from Killian.

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

The direct path is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.44 one way or $12.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Baton Rouge and Mostly Cloudy near Killian.

Stop Ideas Near Livingston

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Livingston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 9.9 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
Central City Municipal Services
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Central City Municipal Services

Greenwell Springs , LA
6703 Sullivan Rd, Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Hammond

27 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

41 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

84 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

McComb

88 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Killian. Straight-line distance: 36.31 mi (58.43 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
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#2 Killian

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,337
Coordinates30.3588100, -90.5862000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: Killian (-90.5862, 30.35881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.44 L · about $6.44
Round trip
$12.88
3.4 gal · 12.88 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.44 $12.88
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.24 $14.48
Premium $4.63 $7.86 $15.73
Diesel $5.42 $9.21 $18.41

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and Killian. The current time is 19:26:24.

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.