How far is Lawtell, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?
The driving distance from Lawtell, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 14m.
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 Lawtell and Baton Rouge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawtell and Baton Rouge.
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Start on Lawler Highway
134 m · 11 sec · Lawler Highway
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Turn left onto Stokes Street
104 m · 11 sec · Stokes Street
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Turn left onto Prejean Highway
1.1 km · 47 sec · Prejean Highway
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Continue on West Landry Street
4.4 mi · 5 min · West Landry Street
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Turn slight right onto West Vine Street
51.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · West Vine Street
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Keep slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 3 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 Lawtell 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.
West Vine Street
Turn slight right onto West Vine Street
51.7 mi · 01h 06m
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 Lawtell 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 Lawtell to Baton Rouge?
The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Fordoche is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Lawtell and 32.2 miles from Baton Rouge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.35 one way or $16.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lawtell and Mostly Sunny near Baton Rouge.
Stop Ideas Near Fordoche
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 Fordoche.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawtell and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 59.61 mi (95.94 km).
#1 Lawtell
Lawtell is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5185300, -92.1848500 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $3.66 | $8.35 | $16.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $9.46 | $18.93 |
| Premium | $4.54 | $10.36 | $20.72 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
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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