How far is Cottonport, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?
The driving distance from Cottonport, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cottonport and Baton Rouge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottonport and Baton Rouge.
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Start on Carmen
30 m · 7 sec · Carmen
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Turn right onto Sycamore Street
104 m · 17 sec · Sycamore Street
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Turn right onto Cottonport Avenue
1262 ft · 26 sec · Cottonport Avenue
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Turn right onto Front Street
3254 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Turn right onto Longbridge Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Longbridge Road
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Continue on Highway 29
2.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 29
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 114
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 114
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Continue on Bayou Des Glaises Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bayou Des Glaises Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Highway 114
2934 ft · 1 min · Highway 114
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Continue straight
39.1 mi · 55 min
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Turn right onto Hospital Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hospital Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto False River Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · False River Road
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Continue on Wye Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Wye Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Airline Highway
11.4 mi · 14 min · Airline Highway
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Keep slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 30
1984 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
122 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Oklahoma Street
151 m · 19 sec · Oklahoma Street
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Turn right onto Nicholson Drive
1685 ft · 34 sec · Nicholson Drive
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Continue on Saint Louis Street
1378 ft · 45 sec · Saint Louis Street
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Turn right onto Government Street
4 m · 1 sec · 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 Cottonport and Baton Rouge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 114
Continue straight
39.1 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Sunny leaving Cottonport and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Baton Rouge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cottonport to Baton Rouge?
The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Morganza is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Cottonport and 40.3 miles from Baton Rouge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 3:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.91 one way or $21.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cottonport and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Baton Rouge.
Stop Ideas Near Morganza
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morganza.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottonport and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 63.58 mi (102.32 km).
#1 Cottonport
Town in the United States
| Population | 1,867 |
| Coordinates | 30.9840800, -92.0534600 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Louis Street (-91.18751, 30.443332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.91 | $21.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.27 | $24.53 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.32 | $26.64 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.60 | $31.19 |
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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