How far is Gueydan, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?
The driving distance from Gueydan, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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 Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gueydan and Baton Rouge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gueydan and Baton Rouge.
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Start on the route
60 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto 5th Street
54 m · 10 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1480 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 1st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on State Route 91
1663 ft · 33 sec · State Route 91
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Continue on Bill Searle Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bill Searle Road
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Continue on Highway 91
1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 91
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Continue on South Jackson Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · South Jackson Avenue
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Turn right onto West Whitney Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Whitney Street
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Turn left onto South Leblanc Road
3 mi · 4 min · South Leblanc Road
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Continue on La 1124
1423 ft · 22 sec · La 1124
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Continue on Leblanc
2213 ft · 34 sec · Leblanc
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Continue on South Leblanc Road
826 ft · 17 sec · South Leblanc Road
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Turn right onto Front Avenue
6 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 Gueydan 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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Gueydan 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 Gueydan to Baton Rouge?
The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Breaux Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Gueydan and 49.5 miles from Baton Rouge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gueydan and Mostly Sunny near Baton Rouge.
Stop Ideas Near Breaux Bridge
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 Breaux Bridge.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gueydan and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 83.96 mi (135.12 km).
#1 Gueydan
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,328 |
| Coordinates | 30.0260400, -92.5084700 |
| 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: Saint Louis Street (-91.18751, 30.443332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.99 | $25.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.61 | $29.22 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.86 | $31.73 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.57 | $37.15 |
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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