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

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Livingston, LA is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.9 mi
00h 37m
Flight
26.49 mi
42.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.49 mi
Kilometers
42.63 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.9 mi
Kilometers
48.12 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livingston
Wed, Apr 15, 2:03 PM CDT
Return by in Baton Rouge
Wed, Apr 15, 2:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-04-15T13:26
Arrive Livingston
Wed, Apr 15, 2:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Baton Rouge
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Denham Springs
LA

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Baton Rouge
14.9 mi
00h 18m
To Livingston
15 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.8 mi · 24 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 63: Livingston, Frost

    1776 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 63 North: Livingston, Frost

    89 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Frost Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Frost Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Circle Drive

    48 m · 4 sec · Circle Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Circle Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
21.8 mi · 73%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
3.88 mi · 13%
South Frost Road
2.1 mi · 7%
I 12 East
0.78 mi · 3%
Government Street
0.49 mi · 2%
LA 63
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Florida Republic Parkway

Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

21.8 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denham Springs
00h 18m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Mostly Clear near Livingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Denham Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Baton Rouge and 15 miles from Livingston.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Baton Rouge and Mostly Clear near Livingston.

Stop Ideas Near Denham Springs

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 Denham Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 10.7 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
Baton Rouge City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Baton Rouge City Hall

Baton Rouge , LA
222 St Louis St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews City Hall,Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 15

Baton Rouge , LA
3150 Brightside Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Rating 3.5/5 2 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denham Springs.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

21 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Schriever

84 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

McComb

97 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 26.49 mi (42.63 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

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

#2 Livingston

Parish seat of Livingston Parish, Louisiana

Population2,004
Coordinates30.5021300, -90.7478700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: Livingston (-90.74787, 30.50213)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.99 L · about $3.98
Round trip
$7.95
2.1 gal · 7.98 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.98 $7.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.47 $8.94
Premium $4.63 $4.86 $9.71
Diesel $5.42 $5.69 $11.37

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and Livingston. The current time is 13:26:29.

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.