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

The driving distance from Hackberry, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 151 miles (243 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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
150.99 mi
02h 29m
Flight
132.3 mi
212.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.3 mi
Kilometers
212.91 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.99 mi
Kilometers
242.99 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baton Rouge
Sun, Apr 12, 5:06 PM CDT
Return by in Hackberry
Sun, Apr 12, 7:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hackberry
2026-04-12T14:36
Arrive Baton Rouge
Sun, Apr 12, 5:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hackberry
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
Crowley
LA

City in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Hackberry
75.6 mi
01h 14m
To Baton Rouge
75.4 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hackberry and Baton Rouge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Volunteer Lane

    75 m · 14 sec · Volunteer Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Town Road

    1160 ft · 53 sec · Old Town Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Town Road

    31 m · 6 sec · Old Town Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Louisiana Highway 27

    12.8 mi · 18 min · Louisiana Highway 27

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Ruth Street

    931 ft · 22 sec · Ruth Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

    134 mi · 2 hr 29 min · Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 30

    1984 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    122 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Oklahoma Street

    151 m · 19 sec · Oklahoma Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Nicholson Drive

    1685 ft · 34 sec · Nicholson Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Saint Louis Street

    1378 ft · 45 sec · Saint Louis Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Government Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Government Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Government Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hackberry and Baton Rouge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
134 mi · 89%
Louisiana Highway 27
14.7 mi · 10%
Main Street
0.68 mi
Ruth Street
0.53 mi
LA 30
0.45 mi
Nicholson Drive
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

Merge slight left onto Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

134 mi · 02h 29m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
132.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crowley
01h 14m from Hackberry
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hackberry and Mostly Clear near Baton Rouge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hackberry to Baton Rouge?

The road trip is about 151 miles (243 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Crowley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Hackberry and 75.4 miles from Baton Rouge.

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

The direct path is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.18 one way or $40.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hackberry and Mostly Clear near Baton Rouge.

Stop Ideas Near Crowley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crowley, 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 Crowley.

RAIL

Lafayette

35 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

58 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

81 mi away
100 Ryan Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

118 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hackberry and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 132.3 mi (212.91 km).

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#1 Hackberry

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,261
Coordinates29.9960500, -93.3421000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Baton Rouge

#2 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Volunteer Lane (-93.342102, 29.996281)
End: Saint Louis Street (-91.18751, 30.443332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.17 L · about $20.18
Round trip
$40.37
10.66 gal · 40.34 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.18 $40.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.70 $45.40
Premium $4.63 $24.65 $49.30
Diesel $5.42 $28.86 $57.72

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hackberry and Baton Rouge. The current time is 14:36:18.

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.