How far is Lafayette, LA from Baker, LA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Baker, LA is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 22m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Baker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Baker.
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Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest
102 m · 22 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest
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Turn left onto Rue Jefferson
1654 ft · 51 sec · Rue Jefferson
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Continue on Jefferson Boulevard
1447 ft · 47 sec · Jefferson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northeast Evangeline Thruway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Northeast Evangeline Thruway
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Take the exit straight toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
2523 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
51.7 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
2779 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker
1498 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Scotland Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Scotland Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Groom Road
5 m · 1 sec · Groom Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Groom Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Baker.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
51.7 mi · 00h 59m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lafayette and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baker.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Baker?
The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Lafayette and 33.3 miles from Baker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lafayette and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baker.
Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete
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 Grosse Tete.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Baker. Straight-line distance: 56.64 mi (91.16 km).
#1 Lafayette
The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.
| Population | 126,535 |
| Coordinates | 30.2240900, -92.0198400 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baker
Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 12,999 |
| Coordinates | 30.5882400, -91.1681600 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baker (-91.16816, 30.58824)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $10.22 | $20.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.49 | $24.98 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.62 | $29.24 |
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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