How far is Church Point, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?

The driving distance from Church Point, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
75.73 mi
01h 19m
Flight
61.29 mi
98.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.29 mi
Kilometers
98.64 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.73 mi
Kilometers
121.88 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baton Rouge
Sat, May 23, 10:58 AM CDT
Return by in Church Point
Sat, May 23, 12:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Church Point
2026-05-23T09:39
Arrive Baton Rouge
Sat, May 23, 10:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Church Point
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Henderson
LA

Town in the U.

From Church Point
38 mi
00h 39m
To Baton Rouge
37.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

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Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Church Point and Baton Rouge.

  1. 1

    Start on West Ebey Street

    21 m · 7 sec · West Ebey Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Peach Bloom Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Peach Bloom Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Higginbotham Highway

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Higginbotham Highway

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Mire Highway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Mire Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Austria Road

    1550 ft · 31 sec · Austria Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    62.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 30

    1984 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    122 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Oklahoma Street

    151 m · 19 sec · Oklahoma Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Nicholson Drive

    1685 ft · 34 sec · Nicholson Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Saint Louis Street

    1378 ft · 45 sec · Saint Louis Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Government Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Government Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Government Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Church Point 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Austria Road
62.8 mi · 83%
Mire Highway
5.81 mi · 8%
Higginbotham Highway
3.55 mi · 5%
Peach Bloom Highway
1.88 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.88 mi · 1%
LA 30
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Austria Road

Merge slight left

62.2 mi · 01h 10m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
00h 39m from Church Point
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Church Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Church Point to Baton Rouge?

The road trip is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Church Point and 37.8 miles from Baton Rouge.

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

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Church Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Baton Rouge.

Stop Ideas Near Henderson

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 Henderson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Henderson Mayor Office
Meeting point 1.3 mi away

Henderson Mayor Office

Henderson , LA
1007 Amy St, Henderson, LA 70517
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Housing Authority of Lafayette

Lafayette , LA
100 C O Cir, Lafayette, LA 70501
Rating 3.2/5 10 reviews Housing authority
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center

Saint Martinville , LA
125 S New Market St, St Martinville, LA 70582
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette

24 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

34 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

61 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

113 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Church Point and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 61.29 mi (98.64 km).

Church Point

#1 Church Point

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population4,367
Coordinates30.4029800, -92.2151300
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Baton Rouge

#2 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: West Ebey Street (-92.215018, 30.402849)
End: Saint Louis Street (-91.18751, 30.443332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.12 L · about $10.11
Round trip
$20.22
5.34 gal · 20.24 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.11 $20.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.37 $22.74
Premium $4.63 $12.35 $24.70
Diesel $5.42 $14.46 $28.92

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Church Point and Baton Rouge. The current time is 09:39:26.

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.