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

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Youngsville, LA is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (86 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
63.51 mi
01h 19m
Flight
53.46 mi
86.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.46 mi
Kilometers
86.03 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.51 mi
Kilometers
102.21 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngsville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:35 AM CDT
Return by in Baton Rouge
Sun, Apr 19, 2:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baton Rouge
2026-04-19T00:15
Arrive Youngsville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Henderson
LA

Town in the U.

From Baton Rouge
31.8 mi
00h 39m
To Youngsville
31.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Government Street

    92 m · 11 sec · Government Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Saint Ferdinand Street

    631 ft · 17 sec · Saint Ferdinand Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge

    49.8 mi · 57 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Louisiana Avenue, Johnston Street

    1918 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Louisiana Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Louisiana Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Southpark Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Southpark Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Youngsville Highway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Youngsville Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Youngsville Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Youngsville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Lafayette Street

    2601 ft · 55 sec · Lafayette Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    26 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    42 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Lafayette Street

    689 ft · 14 sec · Lafayette Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lafayette Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
49.8 mi · 78%
Louisiana Avenue
3.83 mi · 6%
Youngsville Highway
3.57 mi · 6%
Southpark Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Lafayette Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Saint Ferdinand Street
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Horace Wilkinson Bridge

Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge

49.8 mi · 00h 57m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
53.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
00h 39m from Baton Rouge
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baton Rouge and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Youngsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Baton Rouge and 31.8 miles from Youngsville.

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

The direct path is about 53.4 miles (86 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 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 Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Youngsville.

Stop Ideas Near Henderson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Henderson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Henderson Mayor Office
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

Henderson Mayor Office

Henderson , LA
1007 Amy St, Henderson, LA 70517
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.6 mi away

Henderson Hall

Henderson , LA
1015 Amy St, Henderson, LA 70517
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette

24 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

34 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

61 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

113 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baton Rouge and Youngsville. Straight-line distance: 53.46 mi (86.03 km).

Baton Rouge

#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

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

#2 Youngsville

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population15,262
Coordinates30.0996500, -91.9901200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
End: Youngsville (-91.99012, 30.09965)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.48 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.97
4.48 gal · 16.96 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.48 $16.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.54 $19.08
Premium $4.63 $10.36 $20.72
Diesel $5.42 $12.13 $24.26

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and Youngsville. The current time is 00:15:35.

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.