How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Merrydale, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Merrydale, LA is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Merrydale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Merrydale.
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Start on Government Street
2785 ft · 1 min · Government Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 110 North: Metro Airport, Natchez
1230 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190, US 61: Airline Highway, Opelousas
1303 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 190 East, US 61 South: Airline Highway
2215 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Airline Highway
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Turn left onto Greenwell Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Greenwell Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greenwell Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Merrydale.
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.
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
4.76 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baton Rouge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Merrydale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Merrydale?
The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Port Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Baton Rouge and 4.5 miles from Merrydale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Baton Rouge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Merrydale.
Stop Ideas Near Port Allen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Allen.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
New Iberia
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Merrydale. Straight-line distance: 6.18 mi (9.95 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Merrydale
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 9,772 |
| Coordinates | 30.5013000, -91.1084400 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merrydale (-91.10844, 30.5013)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.36 | $2.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
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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