How far is Jackson, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?
The driving distance from Jackson, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Baton Rouge.
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Start on Charter Street
2 mi · 3 min · Charter Street
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Turn left onto LA 965
7.3 mi · 10 min · LA 965
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US 61
20.1 mi · 24 min · US 61
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Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
2467 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown
1124 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Government Street
2602 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 Jackson 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.
US 61
At the end of the road, turn left onto US 61
20.1 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Jackson and Mostly Cloudy near Baton Rouge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Baton Rouge?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Zachary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Jackson and 15.2 miles from Baton Rouge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jackson and Mostly Cloudy near Baton Rouge.
Stop Ideas Near Zachary
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 Zachary.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 27.28 mi (43.91 km).
#1 Jackson
Town in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 3,707 |
| Coordinates | 30.8374000, -91.2176100 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.15 | $10.31 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.60 | $11.19 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
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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