How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Rosepine, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Rosepine, LA is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Rosepine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Rosepine.
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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
121.6 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward US 171: DeRidder, Shreveport
1029 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 171 North: DeRidder, Shreveport
1253 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Highway
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Continue on Highway 171
37.5 mi · 43 min · Highway 171
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on Mahlon Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Mahlon Street
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Continue on Shirley Street
1065 ft · 20 sec · Shirley Street
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Turn right onto North Pine Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Pine Street
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Continue on Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Rosepine.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge
122 mi · 02h 14m
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Sunny near Rosepine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Rosepine?
The road trip is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Mermentau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Baton Rouge and 86.1 miles from Rosepine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.02 one way or $46.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Baton Rouge and Sunny near Rosepine.
Stop Ideas Near Mermentau
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mermentau.
Lafayette
Lake Charles
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Rosepine. Straight-line distance: 128.76 mi (207.22 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rosepine
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,540 |
| Coordinates | 30.9199100, -93.2823900 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rosepine (-93.28239, 30.91991)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $23.02 | $46.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.89 | $51.79 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.12 | $56.24 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.92 | $65.85 |
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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