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

The driving distance from Delcambre, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
78.34 mi
01h 25m
Flight
58.82 mi
94.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.82 mi
Kilometers
94.66 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.34 mi
Kilometers
126.07 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baton Rouge
Mon, Apr 20, 12:48 AM CDT
Return by in Delcambre
Mon, Apr 20, 2:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delcambre
2026-04-19T23:22
Arrive Baton Rouge
Mon, Apr 20, 12:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delcambre
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 Delcambre
38.7 mi
00h 42m
To Baton Rouge
39.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    27 m · 9 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Railroad Street

    1189 ft · 28 sec · North Railroad Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Highway 339

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Highway 339

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Decon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Decon Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Chemin Agreable Street

    2546 ft · 51 sec · Chemin Agreable Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Verot School Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Verot School Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Verot School Road

    30 m · 2 sec · Verot School Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Verot School Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Verot School Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southeast Evangeline Thruway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Louisiana Avenue

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Louisiana Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1930 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    49.7 mi · 57 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 30

    1984 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    122 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Oklahoma Street

    151 m · 19 sec · Oklahoma Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Nicholson Drive

    1685 ft · 34 sec · Nicholson Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Saint Louis Street

    1378 ft · 45 sec · Saint Louis Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Government Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Government Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Government Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delcambre 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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Avenue
53.4 mi · 68%
Verot School Road
9.51 mi · 12%
Highway 339
6.17 mi · 8%
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
3.27 mi · 4%
Veterans Memorial Drive
2.17 mi · 3%
Decon Road
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Louisiana Avenue

Merge slight left

49.7 mi · 00h 57m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
00h 42m from Delcambre
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Delcambre and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight 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 Delcambre to Baton Rouge?

The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 38.7 miles from Delcambre and 39.6 miles from Baton Rouge.

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

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Delcambre and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight 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 7.8 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 0.9 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 13.6 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 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 Delcambre and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 58.82 mi (94.66 km).

Delcambre

#1 Delcambre

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,837
Coordinates29.9482600, -91.9887300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Baton Rouge

#2 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-91.988731, 29.948447)
End: Saint Louis Street (-91.18751, 30.443332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.46 L · about $10.45
Round trip
$20.90
5.52 gal · 20.92 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.45 $20.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.75 $23.51
Premium $4.63 $12.76 $25.53
Diesel $5.42 $14.95 $29.89

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Delcambre and Baton Rouge. The current time is 23:22:32.

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.