How far is Cut Off, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?

The driving distance from Cut Off, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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
101.18 mi
02h 00m
Flight
80.34 mi
129.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.34 mi
Kilometers
129.3 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.18 mi
Kilometers
162.84 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baton Rouge
Wed, Apr 15, 6:46 PM CDT
Return by in Cut Off
Wed, Apr 15, 8:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cut Off
2026-04-15T16:46
Arrive Baton Rouge
Wed, Apr 15, 6:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cut Off
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
North Vacherie
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Cut Off
50.5 mi
01h 00m
To Baton Rouge
50.8 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cut Off and Baton Rouge.

  1. 1

    Start on West 46th Street

    59 m · 17 sec · West 46th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3056 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Le Pont d'Or Bridge

    106 m · 1 min · Le Pont d'Or Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    17.1 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    49 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 East: New Orleans

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto LA 182

    157 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto LA 182

    1671 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    19.1 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Mars Street

    1152 ft · 42 sec · Mars Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Airline Highway

    8.9 mi · 11 min · West Airline Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    3104 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 35 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    2034 ft · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  20. 20

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

    1035 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Government Street

    3035 ft · 1 min · Government Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Government Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cut Off and Baton Rouge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
32.1 mi · 32%
West Airline Highway
8.86 mi · 9%
US 90 East
3.72 mi · 4%
East Main Street
2.36 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Government Street
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
80.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Vacherie
01h 00m from Cut Off
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cut Off and Mostly Sunny near Baton Rouge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cut Off to Baton Rouge?

The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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 50.5 miles from Cut Off and 50.8 miles from Baton Rouge.

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

The direct path is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.52 one way or $27.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cut Off and Mostly Sunny near Baton Rouge.

Stop Ideas Near North Vacherie

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Vacherie, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Vacherie.

RAIL

Schriever

30 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

61 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

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

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

68 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cut Off and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 80.34 mi (129.3 km).

Cut Off

#1 Cut Off

Census-designated place (CDP) on the Bayou Lafourche in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population5,976
Coordinates29.5427200, -90.3381400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Baton Rouge

#2 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: West 46th Street (-90.338015, 29.542494)
End: Government Street (-91.18751, 30.443332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.52 L · about $13.52
Round trip
$27.04
7.14 gal · 27.04 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.52 $27.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.20 $30.41
Premium $4.63 $16.51 $33.02
Diesel $5.42 $19.33 $38.66

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cut Off and Baton Rouge. The current time is 16:46:33.

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.