How far is Baton Rouge, LA from West Ferriday, LA?

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to West Ferriday, LA is about 103 miles (165.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.99 mi
02h 06m
Flight
85.81 mi
138.09 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Baton Rouge.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.81 mi
Kilometers
138.09 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.99 mi
Kilometers
165.74 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Ferriday
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM CDT
Return by in Baton Rouge
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-04-22T22:25
Arrive West Ferriday
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Norwood
LA

Village in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Baton Rouge
51.6 mi
01h 03m
To West Ferriday
51.4 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and West Ferriday.

  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

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue

    2170 ft · 60 sec · Kentucky Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Doty Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Doty Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Abraham Road

    672 ft · 30 sec · Abraham Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Abraham Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 73%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 10%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.43 mi · 5%
Scenic Highway
3.82 mi · 4%
John R Junkin Drive
2.42 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
85.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwood
01h 03m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Baton Rouge and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Ferriday.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to West Ferriday?

The road trip is about 103 miles (165.7 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Norwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Baton Rouge and 51.4 miles from West Ferriday.

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

The direct path is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.78 one way or $27.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Baton Rouge and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Ferriday.

Stop Ideas Near Norwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Norwood, 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 Norwood.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

58 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

McComb

69 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hammond

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

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and West Ferriday. Straight-line distance: 85.81 mi (138.09 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 West Ferriday

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,478
Coordinates31.6404400, -91.5731800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: West Ferriday (-91.57318, 31.64044)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.76 L · about $13.78
Round trip
$27.57
7.28 gal · 27.52 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.78 $27.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.50 $31.01
Premium $4.63 $16.84 $33.67
Diesel $5.42 $19.71 $39.42

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and West Ferriday. The current time is 22:25:19.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.