How far is Gonzales, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?
The driving distance from Gonzales, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gonzales and Baton Rouge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gonzales and Baton Rouge.
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Start on East Ascension Street
62 m · 10 sec · East Ascension Street
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Turn right onto North Burnside Avenue
2869 ft · 55 sec · North Burnside Avenue
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Turn slight left onto North Airline Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Airline Highway
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Take the exit slight left
540 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
52 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
16.9 mi · 19 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 Gonzales and Baton Rouge.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
16.9 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear leaving Gonzales and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Baton Rouge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gonzales to Baton Rouge?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Village Saint George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Gonzales and 11.9 miles from Baton Rouge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Gonzales and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Baton Rouge.
Stop Ideas Near Village Saint George
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Baton Rouge City Hall
City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 15
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Village Saint George.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gonzales and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 21.32 mi (34.31 km).
#1 Gonzales
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,245 |
| Coordinates | 30.2385300, -90.9201000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.14 | $6.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
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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