How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Pierre Part, LA?

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Pierre Part, LA is about 42.3 miles (68 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.27 mi
01h 04m
Flight
33.05 mi
53.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.05 mi
Kilometers
53.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.27 mi
Kilometers
68.03 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pierre Part
Tue, May 26, 9:59 AM CDT
Return by in Baton Rouge
Tue, May 26, 11:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-05-26T08:55
Arrive Pierre Part
Tue, May 26, 9:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baton Rouge
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
White Castle
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Baton Rouge
21.2 mi
00h 32m
To Pierre Part
21.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Pierre Part.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Pierre Part.

  1. 1

    Start on Government Street

    92 m · 11 sec · Government Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Saint Ferdinand Street

    631 ft · 17 sec · Saint Ferdinand Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1 North, LA 1 South: Port Allen, Plaquemine

    927 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine

    742 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine

    963 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Highway 1 South

    11.5 mi · 17 min · Highway 1 South

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Eden Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Eden Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 1

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Highway 1

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bowie Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bowie Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 69

    8.7 mi · 15 min · State Route 69

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 70

    7.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Leonie Street

    86 m · 12 sec · Leonie Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leonie Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Pierre Part.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 1 South
11.5 mi · 27%
Highway 1
9.12 mi · 22%
State Route 69
8.67 mi · 21%
State Highway 70
7.24 mi · 17%
Bowie Street
2.65 mi · 6%
Eden Street
1.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Highway 1 South

Merge slight left onto Highway 1 South

11.5 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Castle
00h 32m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baton Rouge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pierre Part.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Pierre Part?

The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

White Castle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Baton Rouge and 21.1 miles from Pierre Part.

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

The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Baton Rouge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pierre Part.

Stop Ideas Near White Castle

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Castle, 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 White Castle.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

31 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

57 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

68 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

76 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Pierre Part. Straight-line distance: 33.05 mi (53.19 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pierre Part

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,169
Coordinates29.9652000, -91.2031600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: Pierre Part (-91.20316, 29.9652)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.65 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.29
2.98 gal · 11.3 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.64 $11.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.35 $12.69
Premium $4.63 $6.89 $13.78
Diesel $5.42 $8.07 $16.14

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and Pierre Part. The current time is 08:55:04.

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.