How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Vivian, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Vivian, LA is about 277.1 miles (446 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.1 miles (378.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and Vivian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and Vivian.
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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
186.3 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Pete Harris Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Pete Harris Drive
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Turn right onto Caddo Street
1505 ft · 44 sec · Caddo Street
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Turn left onto Common Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Common Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Market Street
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Turn left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Drive
2281 ft · 41 sec · Doctor Martin Luther King Drive
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Take the ramp right
2681 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway
18.7 mi · 19 min · Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 170: Vivian, Gilliam
2423 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 170
6.6 mi · 10 min · Highway 170
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Continue on South Pardue Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Pardue Street
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Turn slight left onto East Arkansas Avenue
1579 ft · 35 sec · East Arkansas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Arkansas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and Vivian.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Baton Rouge and Sunny near Vivian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to Vivian?
The road trip is about 277.1 miles (446 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?
Boyce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.6 miles from Baton Rouge and 138.5 miles from Vivian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.1 miles (378.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 6:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.04 one way or $74.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Baton Rouge and Sunny near Vivian.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Vivian. Straight-line distance: 235.06 mi (378.3 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vivian
Town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3,443 |
| Coordinates | 32.8715300, -93.9874000 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vivian (-93.9874, 32.87153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 446 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $37.04 | $74.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $41.65 | $83.31 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $45.23 | $90.46 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $52.96 | $105.92 |
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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