How far is Baton Rouge, LA from White Castle, LA?
The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to White Castle, LA is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baton Rouge and White Castle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge and White Castle.
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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
1.1 mi · 1 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 1 North, LA 1 South: Port Allen, Plaquemine
927 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine
742 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine
963 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 1 South
11.5 mi · 17 min · Highway 1 South
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Turn slight right onto Eden Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Eden Street
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Continue on Highway 1
9.1 mi · 10 min · Highway 1
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Turn right onto Bowie Street
710 ft · 19 sec · Bowie Street
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Turn right onto Cambre Street
30 m · 4 sec · Cambre Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cambre Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baton Rouge and White Castle.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Highway 1 South
Merge slight left onto Highway 1 South
11.5 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear leaving Baton Rouge and Mostly Clear near White Castle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baton Rouge to White Castle?
The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plaquemine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Baton Rouge and 11.9 miles from White Castle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.18 one way or $6.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Baton Rouge and Mostly Clear near White Castle.
Stop Ideas Near Plaquemine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baton Rouge City Hall
City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 15
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plaquemine.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
New Iberia
Schriever
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and White Castle. Straight-line distance: 19.05 mi (30.65 km).
#1 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 White Castle
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,640 |
| Coordinates | 30.1699200, -91.1470500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Castle (-91.14705, 30.16992)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
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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