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

The driving distance from Dulac, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
103.23 mi
02h 10m
Flight
78.18 mi
125.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.18 mi
Kilometers
125.82 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.23 mi
Kilometers
166.14 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baton Rouge
Sun, Apr 19, 11:59 PM CDT
Return by in Dulac
Mon, Apr 20, 2:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dulac
2026-04-19T21:48
Arrive Baton Rouge
Sun, Apr 19, 11:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dulac
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 Dulac
50.8 mi
01h 05m
To Baton Rouge
52.4 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 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 Dulac and Baton Rouge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Caillou Road

    15.2 mi · 25 min · Grand Caillou Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Tunnel Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Tunnel Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Bond Street

    2905 ft · 1 min · Bond Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Tunnel Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Tunnel Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Martin Luther King Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Park Avenue

    10.6 mi · 17 min · West Park Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Canal Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Canal Boulevard

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Jackson Street

    55 m · 4 sec · Jackson Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Jackson Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Saint Patrick Bridge

    121 m · 9 sec · Saint Patrick Bridge

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Saint Patrick Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Saint Patrick Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    60 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Canal Boulevard

    127 m · 7 sec · North Canal Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Louisiana 20

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Louisiana 20

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Airline Highway

    8.9 mi · 11 min · West Airline Highway

  19. 19

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

    3104 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 35 min

  21. 21

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

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

  22. 22

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

    1035 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Government Street

    3035 ft · 1 min · Government Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Government Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dulac 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
32.1 mi · 31%
Grand Caillou Road
15.2 mi · 15%
Louisiana 20
14.3 mi · 14%
West Park Avenue
10.6 mi · 10%
West Airline Highway
8.86 mi · 9%
Saint Patrick Street
2.63 mi · 3%
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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
78.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Vacherie
01h 05m from Dulac
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Dulac 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 Dulac to Baton Rouge?

The road trip is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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 50.8 miles from Dulac and 52.4 miles from Baton Rouge.

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

The direct path is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.78 one way or $27.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Dulac and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Dulac and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 78.18 mi (125.82 km).

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#1 Dulac

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,463
Coordinates29.3888300, -90.7139800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Baton Rouge

#2 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Caillou Road (-90.713991, 29.388831)
End: Government Street (-91.18751, 30.443332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.79 L · about $13.78
Round trip
$27.57
7.28 gal · 27.58 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.78 $27.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.50 $31.01
Premium $4.63 $16.84 $33.67
Diesel $5.42 $19.71 $39.42

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 Dulac and Baton Rouge. The current time is 21:48:43.

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.