How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Oak Grove, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Oak Grove, LA is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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.
Census-designated place in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Oak Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Oak Grove.
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Start on Government Street
2604 ft · 1 min · Government Street
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Turn right onto South 10th Street
985 ft · 17 sec · South 10th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East
1277 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
963 ft · 12 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Merge slight right
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 42: Highland Road
1413 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Highland Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highland Road
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Turn right onto Airline Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Airline Highway
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Take the exit slight left
102 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
829 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Old Jefferson Highway
956 ft · 18 sec · Old Jefferson Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Jefferson Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Oak Grove.
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 right
10.9 mi · 00h 13m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Oak Grove?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Village Saint George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Baton Rouge and 8.7 miles from Oak Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.35 one way or $4.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Village Saint George
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Baton Rouge City Hall
City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 15
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Village Saint George.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 15.35 mi (24.71 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oak Grove
Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 1,518 |
| Coordinates | 30.3179700, -90.9748200 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Grove (-90.97482, 30.31797)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
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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