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

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Rayne, LA is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.76 mi
01h 18m
Flight
66.05 mi
106.3 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Baton Rouge.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.05 mi
Kilometers
106.3 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.76 mi
Kilometers
110.66 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rayne
Sat, May 23, 10:54 AM CDT
Return by in Baton Rouge
Sat, May 23, 12:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-05-23T09:35
Arrive Rayne
Sat, May 23, 10:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Henderson
LA

Town in the U.

From Baton Rouge
34.3 mi
00h 39m
To Rayne
34.4 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 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 Rayne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 35, LA 98: Rayne, Church Point

    977 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    77 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto The Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · The Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 35

    140 m · 8 sec · State Route 35

  9. 9

    Continue on North Adams Avenue

    2152 ft · 41 sec · North Adams Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Texas Avenue

    34 m · 2 sec · East Texas Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Texas Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
66.8 mi · 97%
The Boulevard
0.77 mi · 1%
North Adams Avenue
0.41 mi · 1%
Saint Ferdinand Street
0.35 mi · 1%
LA 35
0.23 mi
State Route 35
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Horace Wilkinson Bridge

Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge

66.8 mi · 01h 15m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
00h 39m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baton Rouge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rayne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Baton Rouge and 34.4 miles from Rayne.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Baton Rouge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rayne.

Stop Ideas Near Henderson

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 Henderson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Henderson Mayor Office
Meeting point 4.1 mi away

Henderson Mayor Office

Henderson , LA
1007 Amy St, Henderson, LA 70517
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
St Martinville Recreation Center
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

St Martinville Recreation Center

Saint Martinville , LA
1800 N Main St, St Martinville, LA 70582
Rating 4.4/5 8 reviews Recreation center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette

24 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

34 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

61 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

113 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Rayne. Straight-line distance: 66.05 mi (106.3 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Rayne

#2 Rayne

City in Louisiana, United States

Population7,983
Coordinates30.2349300, -92.2684600
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: Rayne (-92.26846, 30.23493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.18 L · about $9.20
Round trip
$18.40
4.86 gal · 18.36 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.20 $18.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.35 $20.70
Premium $4.63 $11.24 $22.48
Diesel $5.42 $13.16 $26.32

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and Rayne. The current time is 09:35:50.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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