How far is Estherwood, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?
The driving distance from Estherwood, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.3 miles (126 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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 23m.
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.
Census-designated place in Louisiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Estherwood and Baton Rouge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Estherwood and Baton Rouge.
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Start on Front Avenue
6.1 mi · 9 min · Front Avenue
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Continue on East 2nd Street
2724 ft · 55 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue
1462 ft · 29 sec · North Eastern Avenue
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Turn right onto East Hutchinson Avenue
1576 ft · 27 sec · East Hutchinson Avenue
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Continue on Crowley Rayne Highway
2866 ft · 49 sec · Crowley Rayne Highway
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Turn left onto Tower Road
1447 ft · 36 sec · Tower Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
72.5 mi · 1 hr 21 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 Estherwood and Baton Rouge.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Tower Road
Merge slight left
72.5 mi · 01h 21m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Estherwood to Baton Rouge?
The road trip is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Cecilia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Estherwood and 42.6 miles from Baton Rouge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.3 miles (126 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.17 one way or $22.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Estherwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baton Rouge.
Stop Ideas Near Cecilia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks City Hall
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Housing Authority of Lafayette
City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cecilia.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Estherwood and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 78.29 mi (126 km).
#1 Estherwood
Village in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,081 |
| Coordinates | 30.1807600, -92.4643000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Louis Street (-91.18751, 30.443332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.56 | $25.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.64 | $27.29 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.97 | $31.95 |
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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