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

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Vidalia, LA is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
91.9 mi
01h 51m
Flight
78.81 mi
126.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.81 mi
Kilometers
126.83 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.9 mi
Kilometers
147.9 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vidalia
Tue, Jun 2, 1:04 PM CDT
Return by in Baton Rouge
Tue, Jun 2, 2:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-06-02T11:12
Arrive Vidalia
Tue, Jun 2, 1:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Jackson
LA

Town in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana

From Baton Rouge
46 mi
00h 55m
To Vidalia
45.9 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
92°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Government Street

    2785 ft · 1 min · Government Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 110 North: Metro Airport, Natchez

    1230 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez

    1227 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Samuels Road

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    566 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on John R Junkin Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

    1.4 km · 59 sec · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 82%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.43 mi · 6%
Scenic Highway
3.82 mi · 4%
John R Junkin Drive
2.42 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
1.3 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King
1.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Samuels Road

Continue on Samuels Road

75.7 mi · 01h 29m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
78.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
00h 55m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baton Rouge and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vidalia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Baton Rouge and 45.9 miles from Vidalia.

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

The direct path is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.27 one way or $24.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jackson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

43 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

81 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

McComb

86 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Lafayette

102 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Vidalia. Straight-line distance: 78.81 mi (126.83 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

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

#2 Vidalia

Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population3,667
Coordinates31.5654400, -91.4259500
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: Vidalia (-91.42595, 31.56544)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.28 L · about $12.27
Round trip
$24.54
6.48 gal · 24.56 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.27 $24.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.80 $27.60
Premium $4.63 $14.99 $29.97
Diesel $5.42 $17.54 $35.09

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and Vidalia. The current time is 11:12:36.

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.