How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Monticello, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Monticello, LA is about 10.6 miles (17 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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 Monticello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Monticello.
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Start on Government Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · Government Street
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Turn left onto South Foster Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Foster Drive
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Turn right onto Greenwell Springs Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Greenwell Springs Road
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Turn right onto Monticello Boulevard
2365 ft · 1 min · Monticello Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sunderland Avenue
118 m · 19 sec · Sunderland Avenue
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Turn right onto Salem Drive
529 ft · 23 sec · Salem Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Salem Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Monticello.
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.
Greenwell Springs Road
Turn right onto Greenwell Springs Road
5.83 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Sunny near Monticello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Monticello?
The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Merrydale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Baton Rouge and 5.3 miles from Monticello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.45 one way or $2.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baton Rouge and Sunny near Monticello.
Stop Ideas Near Merrydale
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 Merrydale.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
New Iberia
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 8.85 mi (14.24 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monticello
Monticello is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.4890800, -91.0487200 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monticello (-91.04872, 30.48908)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.91 | $1.45 | $2.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
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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