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

The driving distance from Brownsfield, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.58 mi
00h 18m
Flight
8.17 mi
13.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.17 mi
Kilometers
13.15 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.58 mi
Kilometers
18.63 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baton Rouge
Sun, Apr 19, 3:39 AM CDT
Return by in Brownsfield
Sun, Apr 19, 3:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsfield
2026-04-19T03:20
Arrive Baton Rouge
Sun, Apr 19, 3:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brownsfield
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Merrydale
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Brownsfield
5.3 mi
00h 09m
To Baton Rouge
6.2 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clearview Avenue

    1052 ft · 53 sec · Clearview Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Ann Avenue

    3121 ft · 2 min · Saint Ann Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ellen Drive

    1189 ft · 57 sec · Ellen Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Kleinpeter Road

    1440 ft · 1 min · Kleinpeter Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Plank Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Plank Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hollywood Street

    2010 ft · 56 sec · Hollywood Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 110 South

    1232 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  9. 9

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

    1124 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Government Street

    2602 ft · 1 min · Government Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Government Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsfield 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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
4.26 mi · 37%
Plank Road
3.84 mi · 33%
Saint Ann Avenue
0.59 mi · 5%
Government Street
0.49 mi · 4%
Hollywood Street
0.38 mi · 3%
Kleinpeter Road
0.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

4.26 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merrydale
00h 09m from Brownsfield
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brownsfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baton Rouge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Merrydale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Brownsfield and 6.2 miles from Baton Rouge.

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

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brownsfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baton Rouge.

Stop Ideas Near Merrydale

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 Merrydale and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 4.2 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 6.2 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

9 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

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

New Iberia

88 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Schriever

89 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsfield and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 8.17 mi (13.15 km).

Brownsfield

#1 Brownsfield

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population5,401
Coordinates30.5465800, -91.1206600
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Baton Rouge

#2 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearview Avenue (-91.121069, 30.546636)
End: Government Street (-91.18751, 30.443332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.55 L · about $1.55
Round trip
$3.11
0.82 gal · 3.1 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.55 $3.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.75 $3.49
Premium $4.63 $1.90 $3.79
Diesel $5.42 $2.22 $4.44

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 Brownsfield and Baton Rouge. The current time is 03:20:39.

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.