How far is Lake Arthur, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?
The driving distance from Lake Arthur, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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.
The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Arthur and Baton Rouge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Arthur and Baton Rouge.
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Start on Calcasieu Avenue
582 ft · 12 sec · Calcasieu Avenue
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Turn straight onto Highway 26
3.4 mi · 6 min · Highway 26
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Continue on State Route 26
5 mi · 9 min · State Route 26
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Continue on South Lake Arthur Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Lake Arthur Avenue
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Continue on Elton Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Elton Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1420 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
90.6 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 30
1984 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
122 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Oklahoma Street
151 m · 19 sec · Oklahoma Street
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Turn right onto Nicholson Drive
1685 ft · 34 sec · Nicholson Drive
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Continue on Saint Louis Street
1378 ft · 45 sec · Saint Louis Street
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Turn right onto Government Street
4 m · 1 sec · 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 Lake Arthur 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.
Elton Road
Merge slight left
90.6 mi · 01h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Arthur 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 Lake Arthur to Baton Rouge?
The road trip is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Lake Arthur and 51.6 miles from Baton Rouge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92 miles (148.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.82 one way or $27.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Arthur and Mostly Sunny near Baton Rouge.
Stop Ideas Near Lafayette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks City Hall
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Housing Authority of Lafayette
City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Arthur and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 92.04 mi (148.12 km).
#1 Lake Arthur
City in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 2,736 |
| Coordinates | 30.0807600, -92.6715300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Louis Street (-91.18751, 30.443332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.82 | $27.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.55 | $31.09 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.88 | $33.76 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.76 | $39.53 |
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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