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

The driving distance from Bourg, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 99 miles (159.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99 mi
01h 55m
Flight
70.75 mi
113.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.75 mi
Kilometers
113.86 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99 mi
Kilometers
159.33 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baton Rouge
Sun, Apr 12, 12:00 PM CDT
Return by in Bourg
Sun, Apr 12, 1:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bourg
2026-04-12T10:05
Arrive Baton Rouge
Sun, Apr 12, 12:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bourg
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
North Vacherie
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Bourg
47.7 mi
00h 57m
To Baton Rouge
51.3 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Guidry Street

    11 m · 7 sec · Guidry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highway 24

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 24

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Klondyke Bridge

    90 m · 30 sec · Klondyke Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Country Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Country Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Donut Street

    76 m · 32 sec · Donut Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Highway 24

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 24

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Park Avenue

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East Park Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Prospect Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Prospect Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Coteau Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Coteau Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Park Avenue

    9.2 mi · 14 min · West Park Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Canal Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Boulevard

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Jackson Street

    55 m · 4 sec · Jackson Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Jackson Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Saint Patrick Bridge

    121 m · 9 sec · Saint Patrick Bridge

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Saint Patrick Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Saint Patrick Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    60 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Canal Boulevard

    127 m · 7 sec · North Canal Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Louisiana 20

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Louisiana 20

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Airline Highway

    8.9 mi · 11 min · West Airline Highway

  23. 23

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

    3104 ft · 59 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 35 min

  25. 25

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

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

  26. 26

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

    1035 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Government Street

    3035 ft · 1 min · Government Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Government Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
32.1 mi · 32%
Louisiana 20
14.3 mi · 14%
West Park Avenue
9.2 mi · 9%
West Airline Highway
8.86 mi · 9%
Coteau Road
7.33 mi · 7%
Highway 24
3.56 mi · 4%
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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
70.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Vacherie
00h 57m from Bourg
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bourg and Mostly Clear near Baton Rouge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99 miles (159.3 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

North Vacherie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Bourg and 51.3 miles from Baton Rouge.

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

The direct path is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.22 one way or $26.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bourg and Mostly Clear near Baton Rouge.

Stop Ideas Near North Vacherie

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

30 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

61 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

62 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

68 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bourg and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 70.75 mi (113.86 km).

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#1 Bourg

Bourg is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.5535500, -90.6023100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Baton Rouge

#2 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Guidry Street (-90.602386, 29.553562)
End: Government Street (-91.18751, 30.443332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.22 L · about $13.22
Round trip
$26.43
6.98 gal · 26.44 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.22 $26.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.86 $29.73
Premium $4.63 $16.14 $32.28
Diesel $5.42 $18.90 $37.80

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bourg and Baton Rouge. The current time is 10:05:08.

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.