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

The driving distance from Crowley, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
76.52 mi
01h 17m
Flight
72.55 mi
116.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.55 mi
Kilometers
116.75 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.52 mi
Kilometers
123.14 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baton Rouge
Fri, Apr 10, 5:26 PM CDT
Return by in Crowley
Fri, Apr 10, 6:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crowley
2026-04-10T16:09
Arrive Baton Rouge
Fri, Apr 10, 5:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crowley
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
Henderson
LA

Town in the U.

From Crowley
36.3 mi
00h 38m
To Baton Rouge
40.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
72.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
00h 38m from Crowley
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crowley and Mostly Sunny then 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 Crowley to Baton Rouge?

The road trip is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 36.3 miles from Crowley and 40.3 miles from Baton Rouge.

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

The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crowley and Mostly Sunny then Chance 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 8.5 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 1.5 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 14.6 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 14.5 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 Crowley and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 72.55 mi (116.75 km).

Crowley

#1 Crowley

City in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population12,520
Coordinates30.2140900, -92.3745800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Baton Rouge

#2 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: West Hutchinson Avenue (-92.374613, 30.214148)
End: Saint Louis Street (-91.18751, 30.443332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.22 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.45
5.4 gal · 20.44 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.22 $20.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.50 $23.00
Premium $4.63 $12.49 $24.98
Diesel $5.42 $14.62 $29.24

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Crowley and Baton Rouge. The current time is 16:09:14.

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.