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

The driving distance from Broussard, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
72.73 mi
01h 25m
Flight
54.63 mi
87.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.63 mi
Kilometers
87.92 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.73 mi
Kilometers
117.05 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baton Rouge
Sat, Apr 18, 8:10 AM CDT
Return by in Broussard
Sat, Apr 18, 9:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broussard
2026-04-18T06:45
Arrive Baton Rouge
Sat, Apr 18, 8:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broussard
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
Krotz Springs
LA

Town in Louisiana, United States of America

From Broussard
36.5 mi
00h 42m
To Baton Rouge
36.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barron Road

    121 m · 17 sec · Barron Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 107

    4 mi · 7 min · State Route 107

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 107

    2.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 107

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 107

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 107

  5. 5

    Continue on La 361

    6.9 mi · 12 min · La 361

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    16.7 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1200 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    33.7 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 30

    1984 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    122 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Oklahoma Street

    151 m · 19 sec · Oklahoma Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Nicholson Drive

    1685 ft · 34 sec · Nicholson Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Saint Louis Street

    1378 ft · 45 sec · Saint Louis Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Government Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Government Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Government Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
La 361
44.4 mi · 61%
State Route 107
7.34 mi · 10%
I 10 East
3.33 mi · 5%
LA 30
0.45 mi · 1%
Nicholson Drive
0.32 mi
Saint Louis Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

La 361

Merge slight left

33.7 mi · 00h 44m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Krotz Springs
00h 42m from Broussard
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Broussard and Partly Sunny near Baton Rouge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Krotz Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Broussard and 36.3 miles from Baton Rouge.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Broussard and Partly Sunny near Baton Rouge.

Stop Ideas Near Krotz Springs

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 Krotz Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Barre Park
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Port Barre Park

Port Barre , LA
129, 169 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 4.2/5 49 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

Livonia Town Hall

Livonia , LA
3111 LA-78, Livonia, LA 70755
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Port Barre Community Center
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

Port Barre Community Center

Port Barre , LA
122 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Krotz Springs.

RAIL

Lafayette

43 mi away
133 East Grant St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

56 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

59 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broussard and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 54.63 mi (87.92 km).

Broussard

#1 Broussard

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.

Population13,076
Coordinates30.8932500, -91.9434500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Baton Rouge

#2 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Barron Road (-91.943579, 30.893307)
End: Saint Louis Street (-91.18751, 30.443332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.72 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.47
5.14 gal · 19.44 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.73 $19.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.95 $21.89
Premium $4.63 $11.89 $23.77
Diesel $5.42 $13.92 $27.83

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Broussard and Baton Rouge. The current time is 06:45:34.

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.