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

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Port Barre, LA is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
50.67 mi
01h 07m
Flight
46.34 mi
74.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.34 mi
Kilometers
74.58 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.67 mi
Kilometers
81.55 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Barre
Thu, Apr 16, 4:54 AM CDT
Return by in Baton Rouge
Thu, Apr 16, 6:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-04-16T03:47
Arrive Port Barre
Thu, Apr 16, 4:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Livonia
LA

Town in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana

From Baton Rouge
25.3 mi
00h 33m
To Port Barre
25.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    42 mi · 54 min · State Route 1

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Boggs Street

    1201 ft · 53 sec · Boggs Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Bayou Drive

    140 m · 15 sec · Bayou Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Saizan Avenue

    880 ft · 18 sec · Saizan Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saizan Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 1
42 mi · 83%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 7%
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
3.07 mi · 6%
LA 415
0.41 mi · 1%
Saint Ferdinand Street
0.35 mi · 1%
Boggs Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

State Route 1

Merge slight left onto State Route 1

42 mi · 00h 54m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livonia
00h 33m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny near Port Barre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Livonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Baton Rouge and 25.4 miles from Port Barre.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.78 one way or $13.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny near Port Barre.

Stop Ideas Near Livonia

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

38 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

57 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

66 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

105 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Port Barre. Straight-line distance: 46.34 mi (74.58 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

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

#2 Port Barre

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population2,093
Coordinates30.5602000, -91.9540100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: Port Barre (-91.95401, 30.5602)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.77 L · about $6.78
Round trip
$13.56
3.58 gal · 13.54 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.78 $13.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.62 $15.25
Premium $4.63 $8.28 $16.56
Diesel $5.42 $9.69 $19.39

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and Port Barre. The current time is 03:47:01.

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.