How far is Jefferson, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Jefferson and Baton Rouge is 70.02 miles (112.68 km).
Flight distance from Jefferson, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is 70.02 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Jefferson to Baton Rouge with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Jefferson, Louisiana to Baton Rouge, Louisiana is: 76.99 miles (123.91 km) by car.
Driving from Jefferson to Baton Rouge will take approximately 01 hours 19 minutes.
#1 Jefferson
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°57'58"N 90°9'11"W |
| Latitude | 29.9660400 |
| Longitude | -90.1531300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana. It is located on the Mississippi River in southern Louisiana. Baton Rouge is known for its many historical sites, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Louisiana State Capitol and the USS Kidd Veterans Memorial & Museum.
| Population | 219052 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°26'36"N 91°11'15"W |
| Latitude | 30.4433200 |
| Longitude | -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Baton Rouge: Government Street (-91.18751,30.443332)
Estimated Travel Time Between Jefferson and Baton Rouge
The distance between Jefferson and Baton Rouge is 124 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 22 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Jefferson and Baton Rouge. The current time is 14:31:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 55 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 32 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 05 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.28 liters (2.72 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jefferson and Baton Rouge.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jefferson to Baton Rouge is $8.35 (diesel $11.04).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $8.35 | $9.46 | $10.44 | $11.04 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Louisiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.073 (Diesel $4.064) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 21, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jefferson and Baton Rouge (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Laplace, LA to Jefferson 25.05 miles (40 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Jefferson 1.94 miles (3 km)
