How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Oakdale, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Oakdale, LA is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Oakdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Oakdale.
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Start on Government Street
92 m · 11 sec · Government Street
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Turn right onto Saint Ferdinand Street
631 ft · 17 sec · Saint Ferdinand Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge
3.1 mi · 3 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway
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Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 744: Ville Platte
1829 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
17.2 mi · 26 min
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Chemin Vidrine
617 ft · 10 sec · Chemin Vidrine
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Turn straight onto Vidrine Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · Vidrine Road
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Continue on Oakdale Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Oakdale Road
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Continue on State Route 10
2865 ft · 49 sec · State Route 10
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Continue on Oakdale Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Oakdale Highway
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Continue on Oakdale Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Oakdale Road
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Turn straight onto Oakdale Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Oakdale Highway
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Continue on Oakdale Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Oakdale Road
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Continue on State Route 10
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Route 10
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Turn right onto Irene Street
73 m · 7 sec · Irene Street
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
563 ft · 16 sec · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on South 13th Street
880 ft · 24 sec · South 13th Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Avenue
779 ft · 39 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Oakdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 1
Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Oakdale?
The road trip is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Port Barre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Baton Rouge and 52.3 miles from Oakdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 1:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.97 one way or $27.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Baton Rouge and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakdale.
Stop Ideas Near Port Barre
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Barre Park
Washington Town Hall
Port Barre Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Barre.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Oakdale. Straight-line distance: 91.28 mi (146.9 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakdale
Small city in Allen Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7,500 |
| Coordinates | 30.8160300, -92.6604200 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakdale (-92.66042, 30.81603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $13.97 | $27.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.72 | $31.43 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.07 | $34.13 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.98 | $39.96 |
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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