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

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Natalbany, LA is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
49.65 mi
00h 59m
Flight
42.35 mi
68.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.35 mi
Kilometers
68.16 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.65 mi
Kilometers
79.91 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Natalbany
Mon, Apr 20, 1:41 AM CDT
Return by in Baton Rouge
Mon, Apr 20, 2:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-04-20T00:42
Arrive Natalbany
Mon, Apr 20, 1:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Livingston
LA

Parish seat of Livingston Parish, Louisiana

From Baton Rouge
24.8 mi
00h 29m
To Natalbany
24.9 mi
00h 29m

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
76°F
Monday

Partly 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 Natalbany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Government Street

    2604 ft · 1 min · Government Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 10th Street

    985 ft · 17 sec · South 10th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East

    1277 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    963 ft · 12 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

    37.6 mi · 41 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Jackson

    1052 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3234: Wardline Road, University Avenue

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West University Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West University Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Morrison Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Morrison Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Natalbany Road

    953 ft · 31 sec · Natalbany Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto C Harrison Road

    82 m · 12 sec · C Harrison Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · C Harrison Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
37.6 mi · 76%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
3.88 mi · 8%
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
2.76 mi · 6%
North Morrison Boulevard
1.83 mi · 4%
West University Avenue
1.19 mi · 2%
I 12 East
0.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Florida Republic Parkway

Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

37.6 mi · 00h 41m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
00h 29m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Partly Sunny near Natalbany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Baton Rouge and 24.9 miles from Natalbany.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:32 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 Partly Sunny near Natalbany.

Stop Ideas Near Livingston

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 Livingston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 10.1 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
Central City Municipal Services
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

Central City Municipal Services

Greenwell Springs , LA
6703 Sullivan Rd, Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Hammond

27 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

41 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

84 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

McComb

88 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Natalbany. Straight-line distance: 42.35 mi (68.16 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

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

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population2,984
Coordinates30.5462200, -90.4861900
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: Natalbany (-90.48619, 30.54622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
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.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.63 L · about $6.63
Round trip
$13.25
3.5 gal · 13.26 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and Natalbany. The current time is 00:42:35.

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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.