How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Melville, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Melville, LA is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Melville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Melville.
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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
3.1 mi · 3 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway
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Merge slight left onto State Route 1
30.4 mi · 40 min · State Route 1
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Take the exit slight right
1701 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto North Levee Road
1785 ft · 35 sec · North Levee Road
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Continue on State Route 105
10.1 mi · 18 min · State Route 105
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Continue on Fontenot Street
2080 ft · 45 sec · Fontenot Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafleur Street
858 ft · 20 sec · Lafleur Street
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Turn right onto Gum Street
111 m · 18 sec · Gum Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
627 ft · 28 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Melville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 1
Merge slight left onto State Route 1
30.4 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny near Melville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Melville?
The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Livonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Baton Rouge and 24.7 miles from Melville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny near Melville.
Stop Ideas Near Livonia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Livonia.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lafayette
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Melville. Straight-line distance: 37.33 mi (60.08 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Melville
Town in St.
| Population | 1,023 |
| Coordinates | 30.6929700, -91.7440000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melville (-91.744, 30.69297)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.63 | $13.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.45 | $14.91 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.09 | $16.19 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.48 | $18.95 |
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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