How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Sunset, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Sunset, LA is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Sunset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Sunset.
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Start on Government Street
92 m · 11 sec · Government Street
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Turn right onto Saint Ferdinand Street
631 ft · 17 sec · Saint Ferdinand Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge
51.4 mi · 58 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Opelousas
2331 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
2.3 mi · 2 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right
2094 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left
26 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 93
1185 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 93
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Turn straight onto Duffy Avenue
2133 ft · 43 sec · Duffy Avenue
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Turn right onto Napoleon Avenue
2123 ft · 43 sec · Napoleon Avenue
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Turn left onto Landry Street
123 m · 20 sec · Landry Street
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Turn right onto Anna Street
41 m · 6 sec · Anna Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Anna Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Sunset.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge
51.4 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Baton Rouge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sunset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Sunset?
The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 32.1 miles from Baton Rouge and 32.1 miles from Sunset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 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 near Sunset.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks City Hall
Henderson Mayor Office
Henderson Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henderson.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Sunset. Straight-line distance: 52.53 mi (84.54 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sunset
Town in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 2,962 |
| Coordinates | 30.4113100, -92.0684500 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunset (-92.06845, 30.41131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $8.60 | $17.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.29 | $24.58 |
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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