How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Oak Grove, LA?

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Oak Grove, LA is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.55 mi
04h 09m
Flight
167.46 mi
269.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.46 mi
Kilometers
269.5 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.55 mi
Kilometers
314.71 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM CDT
Return by in Baton Rouge
Thu, Apr 23, 9:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-04-23T01:37
Arrive Oak Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baton Rouge
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ridgecrest
LA

Small town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Baton Rouge
97.9 mi
02h 04m
To Oak Grove
97.6 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Government Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Government Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 110 North: Metro Airport, Natchez

    1230 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez

    1227 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Samuels Road

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    566 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on John R Junkin Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

    33 mi · 38 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lee Street

    944 ft · 18 sec · Lee Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Como Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Como Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 128

    4 mi · 6 min · Highway 128

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 4

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 4

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Highway 578

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Highway 578

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Highway 577

    927 ft · 16 sec · Highway 577

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 17

    15.3 mi · 22 min · State Route 17

  19. 19

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 17

    18.8 mi · 28 min · State Route 17

  22. 22

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Route 17

    8 mi · 11 min · State Route 17

  24. 24

    Continue on Constitution Avenue

    2748 ft · 46 sec · Constitution Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Front Street

    592 ft · 11 sec · Front Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    635 ft · 11 sec · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 39%
State Route 17
42.1 mi · 22%
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
33 mi · 17%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 5%
Highway 578
7.72 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Samuels Road

Continue on Samuels Road

75.7 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
167.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgecrest
02h 04m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
8:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny 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 195.5 miles (314.7 km) and usually takes 04h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ridgecrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Baton Rouge and 97.6 miles from Oak Grove.

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

The direct path is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.13 one way or $52.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny near Oak Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgecrest

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ridgecrest, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

100 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Brookhaven

103 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

McComb

109 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

111 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 167.46 mi (269.5 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Oak Grove

#2 Oak Grove

Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana

Population1,662
Coordinates32.8609600, -91.3884500
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: Oak Grove (-91.38845, 32.86096)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.9 gal
26.12 L · about $26.13
Round trip
$52.26
13.8 gal · 52.24 L
Estimated CO2
61.3 kg one way
Round trip: 122.6 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.13 $52.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.39 $58.77
Premium $4.63 $31.91 $63.83
Diesel $5.42 $37.36 $74.73

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and Oak Grove. The current time is 01:37:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.