How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Presquille, LA?

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Presquille, LA is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.27 mi
01h 59m
Flight
68.86 mi
110.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.86 mi
Kilometers
110.82 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.27 mi
Kilometers
145.28 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Presquille
Tue, Nov 10, 2:01 AM CST
Return by in Baton Rouge
Tue, Nov 10, 4:00 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-11-10T00:02
Arrive Presquille
Tue, Nov 10, 2:01 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CST

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

Leave by
2:32 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baton Rouge
9:30 PM CST
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
Gramercy
LA

Neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City

From Baton Rouge
45.2 mi
00h 59m
To Presquille
45.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Presquille.

  1. 1

    Start on Government Street

    2604 ft · 1 min · Government Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 10th Street

    985 ft · 17 sec · South 10th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East

    1277 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    963 ft · 12 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    31.3 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South: Gramercy

    2170 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Airline Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    9 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Louisiana 20

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Louisiana 20

  13. 13

    Continue on North Canal Boulevard

    610 ft · 11 sec · North Canal Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Saint Patrick Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Saint Patrick Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Saint Patrick Bridge

    121 m · 9 sec · Saint Patrick Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Jackson Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Canal Boulevard

    42 m · 2 sec · Canal Boulevard

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Canal Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    9.2 mi · 14 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Coteau Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Coteau Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Prospect Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Prospect Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East Park Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Highway 24

    551 ft · 15 sec · Highway 24

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Country Drive

    107 m · 10 sec · Country Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Country Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
31.4 mi · 35%
Main Street
9.18 mi · 10%
Airline Highway
9.15 mi · 10%
Coteau Road
7.37 mi · 8%
Louisiana 20
3.14 mi · 3%
East Park Avenue
2.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Merge slight right

31.3 mi · 00h 35m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
68.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gramercy
00h 59m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
2:32 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny near Presquille.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Presquille?

The road trip is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Gramercy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Baton Rouge and 45.1 miles from Presquille.

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

The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 2:32 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gramercy

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

35 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

56 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

60 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

65 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Presquille. Straight-line distance: 68.86 mi (110.82 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

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

Presquille is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.5638300, -90.6462000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: Presquille (-90.6462, 29.56383)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.06 L · about $11.46
Round trip
$22.93
6.38 gal · 24.12 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.59 $11.46 $22.93
Mid-grade $4.08 $13.00 $26.00
Premium $4.48 $14.29 $28.58
Diesel $5.67 $18.08 $36.16

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and Presquille. The current time is 00:02:05.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.