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

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Springhill, LA is about 291.6 miles (469.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222 miles (357.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m 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
291.62 mi
05h 36m
Flight
222.01 mi
357.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.01 mi
Kilometers
357.29 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.62 mi
Kilometers
469.31 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springhill
Wed, May 13, 4:21 AM CDT
Return by in Baton Rouge
Wed, May 13, 9:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-05-12T22:45
Arrive Springhill
Wed, May 13, 4:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:48 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
Colfax
LA

Parish seat in Louisiana, United States.

From Baton Rouge
145.9 mi
02h 48m
To Springhill
145.8 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    186.3 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20: Dallas, Monroe

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

    3011 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Hamilton Road, DiamondJacks Boulevard

    801 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Walter O Bigby Carriageway

    8 m · 1 sec · Walter O Bigby Carriageway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Walter O Bigby Carriageway

    1213 ft · 30 sec · Walter O Bigby Carriageway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Walter O. Bigby Carriageway

    49 m · 4 sec · Walter O. Bigby Carriageway

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Walter O. Bigby Carriageway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Walter O. Bigby Carriageway

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Benton Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Benton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 3

    18.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 3

  22. 22

    Continue on South Louisiana Street

    2911 ft · 1 min · South Louisiana Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    52 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on West Mary Lee Street

    2406 ft · 46 sec · West Mary Lee Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Magnolia Street

    116 m · 9 sec · North Magnolia Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Hickory Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hickory Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on Highway 157

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Highway 157

  28. 28

    Continue on Plain Dealing Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Plain Dealing Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Butler Street

    1674 ft · 49 sec · Butler Street

  30. 30

    Turn left

    21 m · 10 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left

    65 m · 15 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186 mi · 64%
State Route 1
49 mi · 17%
Highway 3
18.9 mi · 6%
Highway 157
14.5 mi · 5%
Benton Road
6.31 mi · 2%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

186 mi · 03h 10m

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
05h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.6 mi
222 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colfax
02h 48m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
5:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Baton Rouge and Sunny near Springhill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 291.6 miles (469.3 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?

Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.9 miles from Baton Rouge and 145.8 miles from Springhill.

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

The direct path is about 222 miles (357.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.97 one way or $77.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Baton Rouge and Sunny near Springhill.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Springhill. Straight-line distance: 222.01 mi (357.29 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
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#2 Springhill

City in Louisiana, USA

Population5,097
Coordinates33.0059700, -93.4668400
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: Springhill (-93.46684, 33.00597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.29 gal
38.95 L · about $38.97
Round trip
$77.94
20.58 gal · 77.9 L
Estimated CO2
91.4 kg one way
Round trip: 182.9 kg / 403 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.97 $77.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $43.83 $87.65
Premium $4.63 $47.59 $95.18
Diesel $5.42 $55.72 $111.44

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 Springhill. The current time is 22:45:26.

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.