How far is Kentwood, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?
The driving distance from Kentwood, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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 12m.
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.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kentwood and Baton Rouge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kentwood and Baton Rouge.
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Start on 3rd Street
156 m · 13 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Avenue G
1.2 km · 1 min · Avenue G
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Continue on State Route 38
1121 ft · 24 sec · State Route 38
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Turn left
1225 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
31.6 mi · 34 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 12 West: Baton Rouge
1721 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
38.1 mi · 42 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Merge slight right
3.6 mi · 4 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 Kentwood and Baton Rouge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
38.1 mi · 00h 42m
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 Kentwood 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 Kentwood to Baton Rouge?
The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Kentwood and 38.1 miles from Baton Rouge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.19 one way or $20.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kentwood and Mostly Sunny near Baton Rouge.
Stop Ideas Near Albany
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 Albany.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kentwood and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 52.86 mi (85.07 km).
#1 Kentwood
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,452 |
| Coordinates | 30.9382400, -90.5089800 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.19 | $20.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.46 | $22.91 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.57 | $29.13 |
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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