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

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Milton, LA is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.63 mi
01h 23m
Flight
58 mi
93.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58 mi
Kilometers
93.35 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.63 mi
Kilometers
105.62 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Mon, Nov 9, 6:39 PM CST
Return by in Baton Rouge
Mon, Nov 9, 8:03 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-11-09T17:15
Arrive Milton
Mon, Nov 9, 6:39 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CST

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

Leave by
3:42 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baton Rouge
9:30 PM CST
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
Henderson
LA

Town in the U.

From Baton Rouge
32.7 mi
00h 41m
To Milton
32.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 3:00 PM CST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
73°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 9:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.8 mi · 57 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Louisiana Avenue, Johnston Street

    1918 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Louisiana Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Louisiana Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Kaliste Saloom Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · East Kaliste Saloom Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Broussard Road

    83 m · 6 sec · East Broussard Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Broussard Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Broussard Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Milton Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Milton Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Espasie Drive

    40 m · 6 sec · Espasie Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Espasie Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
49.8 mi · 76%
East Kaliste Saloom Road
6.09 mi · 9%
Louisiana Avenue
3.83 mi · 6%
East Broussard Road
2.52 mi · 4%
East Milton Avenue
1.07 mi · 2%
Saint Ferdinand Street
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Horace Wilkinson Bridge

Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge

49.8 mi · 00h 57m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
58 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
00h 41m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
3:42 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Partly Sunny near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Baton Rouge and 32.9 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 58 miles (93.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.34 one way or $16.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Baton Rouge and Partly Sunny near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Henderson

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 Henderson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Henderson Mayor Office
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

Henderson Mayor Office

Henderson , LA
1007 Amy St, Henderson, LA 70517
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

Henderson Hall

Henderson , LA
1015 Amy St, Henderson, LA 70517
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette

24 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

34 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

61 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

113 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Milton. Straight-line distance: 58 mi (93.35 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

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

Milton is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.1038100, -92.0765100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: Milton (-92.07651, 30.10381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.77 L · about $8.34
Round trip
$16.68
4.64 gal · 17.54 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.59 $8.34 $16.68
Mid-grade $4.08 $9.45 $18.91
Premium $4.48 $10.39 $20.79
Diesel $5.67 $13.15 $26.30

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and Milton. The current time is 17:15:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.