How far is Eden Isle, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?
The driving distance from Eden Isle, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eden Isle and Baton Rouge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden Isle and Baton Rouge.
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Start on Charles Court
1518 ft · 1 min · Charles Court
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Turn left onto Windward Passage Street
1236 ft · 54 sec · Windward Passage Street
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Turn left onto Eden Isles Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Eden Isles Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pontchartrain Drive
2.6 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Drive
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Turn right onto Front Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Front Street
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Turn left onto Gause Boulevard West
3 mi · 5 min · Gause Boulevard West
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Turn right onto Northshore Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Northshore Boulevard
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Continue on Airport Road
1520 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road
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Take the ramp left
1862 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
80.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Merge slight right
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
2034 ft · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown
1035 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Government Street
3035 ft · 1 min · 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 Eden Isle and Baton Rouge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
80.3 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Eden Isle 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 Eden Isle to Baton Rouge?
The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Ponchatoula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Eden Isle and 51.4 miles from Baton Rouge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.18 one way or $26.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Eden Isle and Mostly Sunny near Baton Rouge.
Stop Ideas Near Ponchatoula
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 Ponchatoula.
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden Isle and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 84.14 mi (135.41 km).
#1 Eden Isle
Census-designated place in St.
| Population | 7,041 |
| Coordinates | 30.2285300, -89.7986700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Government Street (-91.18751, 30.443332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.82 | $29.64 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.10 | $32.19 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.84 | $37.69 |
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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