How far is Chauvin, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?
The driving distance from Chauvin, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chauvin and Baton Rouge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chauvin and Baton Rouge.
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Start on Chauvin Street
30 m · 9 sec · Chauvin Street
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Turn left onto Highway 56
11.1 mi · 17 min · Highway 56
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Continue on East Main Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Prospect Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Prospect Boulevard
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Turn left onto Coteau Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Coteau Road
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Turn right onto West Park Avenue
9.2 mi · 14 min · West Park Avenue
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Continue on Canal Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Jackson Street
55 m · 4 sec · Jackson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Jackson Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Jackson Street
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Continue on Saint Patrick Bridge
121 m · 9 sec · Saint Patrick Bridge
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Turn straight onto Saint Patrick Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Saint Patrick Street
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Turn left
60 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto North Canal Boulevard
127 m · 7 sec · North Canal Boulevard
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Continue on Louisiana 20
8.1 mi · 11 min · Louisiana 20
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Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto West Airline Highway
8.9 mi · 11 min · West Airline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
3104 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
2034 ft · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown
1035 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Government Street
3035 ft · 1 min · Government Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Government Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chauvin and Baton Rouge.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chauvin to Baton Rouge?
The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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 50.8 miles from Chauvin and 51.5 miles from Baton Rouge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 2:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.67 one way or $27.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near North Vacherie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chauvin and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 77.95 mi (125.45 km).
#1 Chauvin
Census-designated place (CDP) in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 2,912 |
| Coordinates | 29.4385500, -90.5953700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Government Street (-91.18751, 30.443332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $13.67 | $27.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.37 | $30.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.70 | $33.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.55 | $39.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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