How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Red Chute, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Red Chute, LA is about 253.8 miles (408.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The capital of Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Red Chute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Red Chute.
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Start on Government Street
92 m · 11 sec · Government Street
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Turn right onto Saint Ferdinand Street
631 ft · 17 sec · Saint Ferdinand Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge
3.1 mi · 3 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway
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Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186.3 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20: Dallas, Monroe
1169 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe
3011 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Industrial Drive, Barksdale AFB
922 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
42 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Industrial Drive
1558 ft · 41 sec · Industrial Drive
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Continue on Industrial Drive
996 ft · 24 sec · Industrial Drive
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Turn straight onto East Texas Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Texas Street
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Continue on Highway 80
1.1 km · 1 min · Highway 80
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Continue on Highway 80
23 m · 7 sec · Highway 80
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highway 80
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Red Chute.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186 mi · 03h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny near Red Chute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Red Chute?
The road trip is about 253.8 miles (408.4 km) and usually takes 04h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.9 miles from Baton Rouge and 126.8 miles from Red Chute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.93 one way or $67.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.6 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 near Red Chute.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Red Chute. Straight-line distance: 204.26 mi (328.73 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Red Chute
City in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 6,261 |
| Coordinates | 32.5559800, -93.6132300 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Chute (-93.61323, 32.55598)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 408 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $33.93 | $67.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $38.16 | $76.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.44 | $82.88 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $48.52 | $97.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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