How far is Dallas, TX from Baton Rouge, LA?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Baton Rouge, LA is about 426.7 miles (686.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 368 miles (592.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 07h 40m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Baton Rouge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Baton Rouge.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1797 ft · 53 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn left onto Commerce Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Commerce Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South
1025 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East
2136 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 80 East: Terrell
19.2 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
147.9 mi · 2 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 220 East, LA 3132 East: Alexandria
830 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 3132 East: Alexandria
2854 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Inner Loop Expressway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Inner Loop Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49: Shreveport, Alexandria
828 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 49 South: Alexandria
2870 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
180.8 mi · 3 hr 3 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
2681 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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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 Dallas and Baton Rouge.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
181 mi · 03h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Dallas and Sunny near Baton Rouge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Baton Rouge?
The road trip is about 426.7 miles (686.7 km) and usually takes 07h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 213.1 miles from Dallas and 213.5 miles from Baton Rouge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 368 miles (592.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.82 one way or $115.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dallas and Sunny near Baton Rouge.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield
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 Mansfield.
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
Marshall
Nacogdoches, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 367.96 mi (592.18 km).
#1 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baton Rouge (-91.18747, 30.44332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 687 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $57.82 | $115.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $65.47 | $130.93 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $71.13 | $142.26 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $86.99 | $173.97 |
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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