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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.18 mi
03h 16m
Flight
128.76 mi
207.22 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.76 mi
Kilometers
207.22 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.18 mi
Kilometers
277.1 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosepine
Wed, May 13, 4:19 PM CDT
Return by in Baton Rouge
Wed, May 13, 7:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-05-13T13:02
Arrive Rosepine
Wed, May 13, 4:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baton Rouge
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mermentau
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Baton Rouge
86.1 mi
01h 38m
To Rosepine
86.1 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

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.

  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

    121.6 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 171: DeRidder, Shreveport

    1029 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 171 North: DeRidder, Shreveport

    1253 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Highway

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 171

    37.5 mi · 43 min · Highway 171

  9. 9

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Mahlon Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Mahlon Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Shirley Street

    1065 ft · 20 sec · Shirley Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Pine Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
122 mi · 71%
Highway 171
37.5 mi · 22%
Martin Luther King Highway
4.49 mi · 3%
Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
2.72 mi · 2%
North Pine Street
2.37 mi · 1%
East 1st Street
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
128.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mermentau
01h 38m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Lafayette

55 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

61 mi away
100 Ryan Street
RAIL

New Iberia

76 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Rosepine. Straight-line distance: 128.76 mi (207.22 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

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

#2 Rosepine

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,540
Coordinates30.9199100, -93.2823900
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: Rosepine (-93.28239, 30.91991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.08 gal
23 L · about $23.02
Round trip
$46.05
12.16 gal · 46 L
Estimated CO2
54 kg one way
Round trip: 108.1 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and Rosepine. The current time is 13:02:49.

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.