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

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Mansura, LA is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
79.09 mi
01h 50m
Flight
66.49 mi
107 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.49 mi
Kilometers
107 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.09 mi
Kilometers
127.29 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mansura
Mon, Apr 20, 2:41 AM CDT
Return by in Baton Rouge
Mon, Apr 20, 4:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-04-20T00:51
Arrive Mansura
Mon, Apr 20, 2:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Morganza
LA

Town

From Baton Rouge
39.5 mi
00h 55m
To Mansura
39.5 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
78°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Government Street

    92 m · 11 sec · Government Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Saint Ferdinand Street

    631 ft · 17 sec · Saint Ferdinand Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    11.3 mi · 14 min · State Route 1

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Wye Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Wye Road

  10. 10

    Continue on False River Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · False River Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hospital Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Hospital Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    43.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Highway 1186

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 1186

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Leglise Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Leglise Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leglise Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 1
11.3 mi · 14%
False River Road
8.25 mi · 10%
Wye Road
4.27 mi · 5%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 5%
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
3.07 mi · 4%
Hospital Road
1.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

43.9 mi · 01h 01m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morganza
00h 55m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny near Mansura.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Morganza is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Baton Rouge and 39.5 miles from Mansura.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.57 one way or $21.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morganza

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

51 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

70 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

84 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

111 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Mansura. Straight-line distance: 66.49 mi (107 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

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

#2 Mansura

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,342
Coordinates31.0579700, -92.0490100
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: Mansura (-92.04901, 31.05797)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.57 L · about $10.57
Round trip
$21.13
5.58 gal · 21.14 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.57 $21.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.88 $23.77
Premium $4.63 $12.90 $25.81
Diesel $5.42 $15.11 $30.22

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and Mansura. The current time is 00:51:17.

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.