How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Ville Platte, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Ville Platte, LA is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Ville Platte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Ville Platte.
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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
3.1 mi · 3 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway
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Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 744: Ville Platte
1829 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
15.9 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto North Chataignier Street
140 m · 9 sec · North Chataignier Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Chataignier Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Ville Platte.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 1
Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baton Rouge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ville Platte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Ville Platte?
The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Krotz Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Baton Rouge and 38.2 miles from Ville Platte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.19 one way or $20.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Baton Rouge and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ville Platte.
Stop Ideas Near Krotz Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Barre Park
Leonville Town Hall
Port Barre Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Krotz Springs.
Lafayette
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Ville Platte. Straight-line distance: 66.67 mi (107.3 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ville Platte
Town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7,047 |
| Coordinates | 30.6879700, -92.2715200 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ville Platte (-92.27152, 30.68797)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.19 | $20.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.46 | $22.91 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.57 | $29.13 |
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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