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

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Scott, LA is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.68 mi
01h 09m
Flight
55.96 mi
90.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.96 mi
Kilometers
90.06 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.68 mi
Kilometers
94.44 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scott
Sat, May 2, 8:50 AM CDT
Return by in Baton Rouge
Sat, May 2, 10:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-05-02T07:41
Arrive Scott
Sat, May 2, 8:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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

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
Henderson
LA

Town in the U.

From Baton Rouge
29.3 mi
00h 34m
To Scott
29.4 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Scott.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    54.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3184

    1530 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cameron Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cameron Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Alfred Street

    96 m · 13 sec · Alfred Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Saint Mary Street

    640 ft · 20 sec · Saint Mary Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Delhomme Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · Delhomme Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Delhomme Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
54.7 mi · 93%
Cameron Street
1.9 mi · 3%
North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.22 mi · 2%
Saint Ferdinand Street
0.35 mi · 1%
LA 3184
0.29 mi
Saint Mary Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Horace Wilkinson Bridge

Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge

54.7 mi · 01h 02m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
56 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
00h 34m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scott.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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 29.3 miles from Baton Rouge and 29.4 miles from Scott.

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

The direct path is about 56 miles (90.1 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Baton Rouge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scott.

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 14.7 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 9.1 mi away

Henderson Mayor Office

Henderson , LA
1007 Amy St, Henderson, LA 70517
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9 mi away

Henderson Hall

Henderson , LA
1015 Amy St, Henderson, LA 70517
Event venue

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 Scott. Straight-line distance: 55.96 mi (90.06 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

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

#2 Scott

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population8,787
Coordinates30.2357600, -92.0945700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: Scott (-92.09457, 30.23576)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.84 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.68
4.14 gal · 15.68 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.84 $15.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.82 $17.63
Premium $4.63 $9.57 $19.15
Diesel $5.42 $11.21 $22.42

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and Scott. The current time is 07:41:36.

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.