How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Pecan Island, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Pecan Island, LA is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 31m.
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.
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Pecan Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Pecan Island.
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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
54.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3184
1530 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Keep slight right
827 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
3.8 mi · 7 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Turn right onto Johnston Street
5.2 mi · 7 min · Johnston Street
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Continue on Maurice Avenue
9.5 mi · 12 min · Maurice Avenue
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Turn left onto West Summers Drive
2391 ft · 57 sec · West Summers Drive
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Turn right onto North State Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North State Street
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Turn right onto Perry Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Perry Drive
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Continue on Elm Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Elm Street
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Continue on State Route 82
6.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 82
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Turn right onto West LA Hwy 82
7.7 mi · 11 min · West LA Hwy 82
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At the end of the road, turn left
20.3 mi · 31 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Pecan Island.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge
54.7 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Sunny near Pecan Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Pecan Island?
The road trip is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Scott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.3 miles from Baton Rouge and 57.4 miles from Pecan Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.80 one way or $29.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baton Rouge and Sunny near Pecan Island.
Stop Ideas Near Scott
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks City Hall
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Housing Authority of Lafayette
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scott.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Pecan Island. Straight-line distance: 93.6 mi (150.63 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pecan Island
Pecan Island is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.6466100, -92.4531900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pecan Island (-92.45319, 29.64661)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $3.66 | $14.80 | $29.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $16.77 | $33.54 |
| Premium | $4.54 | $18.36 | $36.72 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $23.12 | $46.25 |
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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