How far is Lakeshore, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?

The driving distance from Lakeshore, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.7 mi
03h 16m
Flight
152.81 mi
245.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.81 mi
Kilometers
245.92 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.7 mi
Kilometers
295.63 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baton Rouge
Thu, Oct 15, 8:44 PM CDT
Return by in Lakeshore
Fri, Oct 16, 12:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeshore
2026-10-15T17:28
Arrive Baton Rouge
Thu, Oct 15, 8:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeshore
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Vidalia
LA

Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Lakeshore
92.3 mi
01h 38m
To Baton Rouge
91.4 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeshore and Baton Rouge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeshore and Baton Rouge.

  1. 1

    Start on Bayou Shore Drive

    149 m · 25 sec · Bayou Shore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Guy Avenue

    21 m · 5 sec · Guy Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lincoln Road

    58 m · 4 sec · Lincoln Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Bastrop Road

    2025 ft · 48 sec · Old Bastrop Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    2 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Russell Sage Road

    3062 ft · 1 min · Russell Sage Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1946 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald

    1531 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    76.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    526 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge

    2467 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown

    1124 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Government Street

    2602 ft · 1 min · Government Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Government Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeshore and Baton Rouge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seargent Prentiss Drive
79.3 mi · 43%
Russell Sage Road
14.2 mi · 8%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.41 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
1.26 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King
1.26 mi · 1%
Government Street
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Seargent Prentiss Drive

Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive

79.3 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
152.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vidalia
01h 38m from Lakeshore
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lakeshore and Sunny near Baton Rouge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakeshore to Baton Rouge?

The road trip is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vidalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from Lakeshore and 91.4 miles from Baton Rouge.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.35 one way or $50.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakeshore and Sunny near Baton Rouge.

Stop Ideas Near Vidalia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vidalia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vidalia.

RAIL

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

98 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

McComb

99 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

103 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeshore and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 152.81 mi (245.92 km).

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#1 Lakeshore

Lakeshore is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.5351400, -92.0295800
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Baton Rouge

#2 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Bayou Shore Drive (-92.029567, 32.535135)
End: Government Street (-91.18751, 30.443332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.48 gal
24.54 L · about $25.35
Round trip
$50.70
12.96 gal · 49.08 L
Estimated CO2
57.6 kg one way
Round trip: 115.2 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $25.35 $50.70
Mid-grade $4.38 $28.36 $56.71
Premium $4.78 $30.98 $61.96
Diesel $5.82 $37.73 $75.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeshore and Baton Rouge. The current time is 17:28:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.