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

The driving distance from Leonville, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 57.8 miles (93 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.78 mi
01h 03m
Flight
47.15 mi
75.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.15 mi
Kilometers
75.88 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.78 mi
Kilometers
92.99 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baton Rouge
Thu, Apr 16, 3:01 AM CDT
Return by in Leonville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leonville
2026-04-16T01:57
Arrive Baton Rouge
Thu, Apr 16, 3:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leonville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Livonia
LA

Town in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana

From Leonville
29 mi
00h 31m
To Baton Rouge
28.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oscar Rivette Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Oscar Rivette Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 31

    1453 ft · 30 sec · State Route 31

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 31

    1.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 31

  4. 4

    Turn left

    5.7 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    42.1 mi · 54 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 30

    1984 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    122 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Oklahoma Street

    151 m · 19 sec · Oklahoma Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Nicholson Drive

    1685 ft · 34 sec · Nicholson Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Saint Louis Street

    1378 ft · 45 sec · Saint Louis Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Government Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Government Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Government Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 31
5.8 mi · 10%
I 10 East
3.33 mi · 6%
LA 30
0.45 mi · 1%
Nicholson Drive
0.32 mi · 1%
Saint Louis Street
0.26 mi
Oklahoma Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

42.1 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livonia
00h 31m from Leonville
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Leonville 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 Leonville to Baton Rouge?

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Livonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Leonville and 28.8 miles from Baton Rouge.

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

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Livonia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Livonia, 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 Livonia.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

38 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

57 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

66 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

105 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leonville and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 47.15 mi (75.88 km).

Leonville

#1 Leonville

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,093
Coordinates30.4704700, -91.9784500
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Baton Rouge

#2 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Oscar Rivette Street (-91.978455, 30.470393)
End: Saint Louis Street (-91.18751, 30.443332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.72 L · about $7.73
Round trip
$15.45
4.08 gal · 15.44 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.73 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.63 $9.44 $18.87
Diesel $5.42 $11.05 $22.09

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Leonville and Baton Rouge. The current time is 01:57:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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