How far is Baton Rouge, LA from South Vacherie, LA?

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to South Vacherie, LA is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
54.09 mi
01h 07m
Flight
46.03 mi
74.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.03 mi
Kilometers
74.08 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.09 mi
Kilometers
87.05 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Vacherie
Mon, Apr 20, 2:07 AM CDT
Return by in Baton Rouge
Mon, Apr 20, 3:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-04-20T01:00
Arrive South Vacherie
Mon, Apr 20, 2:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Sorrento
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Baton Rouge
27 mi
00h 33m
To South Vacherie
27 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
74°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and South Vacherie.

  1. 1

    Start on Government Street

    2604 ft · 1 min · Government Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 10th Street

    985 ft · 17 sec · South 10th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East

    1277 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    963 ft · 12 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    31.3 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South: Gramercy

    2170 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Airline Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    2266 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fern Street

    2527 ft · 2 min · Fern Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fern Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
31.4 mi · 58%
Airline Highway
9.15 mi · 17%
Government Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Fern Street
0.48 mi · 1%
US 61 South
0.41 mi · 1%
I 10 East
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Merge slight right

31.3 mi · 00h 35m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sorrento
00h 33m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Partly Sunny near South Vacherie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to South Vacherie?

The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Sorrento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Baton Rouge and 27 miles from South Vacherie.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.23 one way or $14.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Baton Rouge and Partly Sunny near South Vacherie.

Stop Ideas Near Sorrento

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 Sorrento and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 11.1 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
City of Donaldsonville
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

City of Donaldsonville

Donaldsonville , LA
609 Railroad Ave, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sorrento.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

42 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

49 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

53 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

80 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and South Vacherie. Straight-line distance: 46.03 mi (74.08 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
South Vacherie

#2 South Vacherie

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,642
Coordinates29.9274300, -90.6998100
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: South Vacherie (-90.69981, 29.92743)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.23 L · about $7.23
Round trip
$14.47
3.82 gal · 14.46 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.23 $14.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.13 $16.27
Premium $4.63 $8.83 $17.67
Diesel $5.42 $10.34 $20.69

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 · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and South Vacherie. The current time is 01:00:29.

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.