How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Saint Francisville, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Saint Francisville, LA is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Saint Francisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Saint Francisville.
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Start on Government Street
2785 ft · 1 min · Government Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 110 North: Metro Airport, Natchez
1230 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez
1227 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Scenic Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway
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Continue on Samuels Road
17.6 mi · 21 min · Samuels Road
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Turn left onto Commerce Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Commerce Street
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Turn left onto Ferdinand Street
28 m · 3 sec · Ferdinand Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ferdinand Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Saint Francisville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Samuels Road
Continue on Samuels Road
17.6 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saint Francisville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Saint Francisville?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Baker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Baton Rouge and 15.7 miles from Saint Francisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Baton Rouge and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saint Francisville.
Stop Ideas Near Baker
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baker.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
New Iberia
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Saint Francisville. Straight-line distance: 25.83 mi (41.57 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Francisville
City in Illinois
| Population | 1,589 |
| Coordinates | 30.7799000, -91.3765000 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Francisville (-91.3765, 30.7799)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $4.20 | $8.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.73 | $9.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.01 | $12.02 |
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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