How far is Bayou Gauche, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?

The driving distance from Bayou Gauche, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
87.43 mi
01h 28m
Flight
64.77 mi
104.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.77 mi
Kilometers
104.24 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.43 mi
Kilometers
140.71 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baton Rouge
Wed, Apr 15, 3:00 PM CDT
Return by in Bayou Gauche
Wed, Apr 15, 4:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayou Gauche
2026-04-15T13:32
Arrive Baton Rouge
Wed, Apr 15, 3:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bayou Gauche
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
Gramercy
LA

Neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City

From Bayou Gauche
40.3 mi
00h 44m
To Baton Rouge
47.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayou Gauche and Baton Rouge.

  1. 1

    Start on Bayou Gauche Road

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Bayou Gauche Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 90

    3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 90

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans

    847 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward LA 3127 North: Donadlsonville

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on 3127

    19.6 mi · 25 min · 3127

  7. 7

    Turn right

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Airline Highway

    8.9 mi · 11 min · West Airline Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    3104 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    2034 ft · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown

    1035 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Government Street

    3035 ft · 1 min · Government Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Government Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
32.1 mi · 37%
3127
19.6 mi · 22%
West Airline Highway
8.86 mi · 10%
Bayou Gauche Road
6.89 mi · 8%
US Highway 90
3.03 mi · 3%
I 310 North
1.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

31.5 mi · 00h 35m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
64.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gramercy
00h 44m from Bayou Gauche
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bayou Gauche and Mostly Sunny near Baton Rouge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayou Gauche to Baton Rouge?

The road trip is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Gramercy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Bayou Gauche and 47.2 miles from Baton Rouge.

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

The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.70 one way or $23.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bayou Gauche and Mostly Sunny near Baton Rouge.

Stop Ideas Near Gramercy

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

35 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

Hammond

56 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

60 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

65 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayou Gauche and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 64.77 mi (104.24 km).

Bayou Gauche

#1 Bayou Gauche

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population2,071
Coordinates29.7874300, -90.4131400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Baton Rouge

#2 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayou Gauche Road (-90.413146, 29.78734)
End: Government Street (-91.18751, 30.443332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.68 L · about $11.70
Round trip
$23.40
6.18 gal · 23.36 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.70 $23.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.16 $26.32
Premium $4.63 $14.29 $28.58
Diesel $5.42 $16.73 $33.46

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayou Gauche and Baton Rouge. The current time is 13:32:06.

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.