How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Old Jefferson, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Old Jefferson, LA is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Old Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Old Jefferson.
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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
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South: Airline Highway
2406 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Airline Highway
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Turn left onto Jefferson Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Highway
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Continue on Jefferson Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Highway
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Turn left onto Director Drive
530 ft · 25 sec · Director Drive
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Turn right onto President Drive
1846 ft · 1 min · President Drive
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Turn left onto Chairman Avenue
103 m · 17 sec · Chairman Avenue
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Turn right onto Associate Drive
13 m · 2 sec · Associate Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Associate Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Old Jefferson.
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
3.7 mi · 00h 05m
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 Old Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Old Jefferson?
The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Inniswold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Baton Rouge and 6.4 miles from Old Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baton Rouge and Sunny near Old Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Inniswold
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 Inniswold.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Old Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 10.99 mi (17.68 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Old Jefferson
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 6,980 |
| Coordinates | 30.3826900, -91.0170500 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Old Jefferson (-91.01705, 30.38269)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $1.70 | $3.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.92 | $3.83 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
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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