How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Port Allen, LA?

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Port Allen, LA is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.45 mi
00h 04m
Flight
1.48 mi
2.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.48 mi
Kilometers
2.38 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.45 mi
Kilometers
3.94 km
Drive Time
00h 04m

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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 00h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Allen
Fri, Apr 10, 5:29 PM CDT
Return by in Baton Rouge
Fri, Apr 10, 5:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-04-10T17:25
Arrive Port Allen
Fri, Apr 10, 5:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:04 AM to 7:04 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Baton Rouge
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Brusly
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Baton Rouge
1.2 mi
00h 02m
To Port Allen
1.2 mi
00h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Port Allen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Port Allen.

  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 right to continue on LA 1 North: Port Allen

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 1 South

    563 ft · 13 sec · Highway 1 South

  8. 8

    Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    2104 ft · 44 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Court Street

    18 m · 6 sec · Court Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Alexander Avenue

    13 m · 1 sec · South Alexander Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Alexander Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Port Allen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
458.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
1.09 mi · 44%
LA 1 North
0.43 mi · 17%
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
0.4 mi · 16%
Saint Ferdinand Street
0.35 mi · 14%
Highway 1 South
0.11 mi · 4%
Government Street
0.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Horace Wilkinson Bridge

Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge

1.09 mi · 00h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 04m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
1.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brusly
00h 02m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
8:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Allen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Port Allen?

The road trip is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km) and usually takes 00h 04m 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?

Brusly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.2 miles from Baton Rouge and 1.2 miles from Port Allen.

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

The direct path is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.34 one way or $0.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Allen.

Stop Ideas Near Brusly

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brusly and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 0.9 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 10.5 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

10 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

70 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

75 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Hammond

77 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Port Allen. Straight-line distance: 1.48 mi (2.38 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Port Allen

#2 Port Allen

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population4,720
Coordinates30.4521400, -91.2101100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: Port Allen (-91.21011, 30.45214)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 4 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.09 gal
0.33 L · about $0.34
Round trip
$0.68
0.18 gal · 0.66 L
Estimated CO2
0.8 kg one way
Round trip: 1.6 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.34 $0.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $0.38 $0.77
Premium $4.63 $0.42 $0.83
Diesel $5.42 $0.49 $0.97

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and Port Allen. The current time is 17:25:40.

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.