How far is Lockport Heights, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?
The driving distance from Lockport Heights, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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 41m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockport Heights and Baton Rouge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport Heights and Baton Rouge.
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Start on North Pine Street
25 m · 8 sec · North Pine Street
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Turn left onto North Willow Street
141 m · 21 sec · North Willow Street
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Turn right onto Crescent Avenue
2385 ft · 45 sec · Crescent Avenue
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Continue on Highway 1
4.4 mi · 6 min · Highway 1
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Turn left onto US 90 East: New Orleana
1878 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight left onto LA 182
157 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto LA 182
1671 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
19.1 mi · 26 min
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Continue on Mars Street
1152 ft · 42 sec · Mars Street
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Turn right
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto West Airline Highway
8.9 mi · 11 min · West Airline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
3104 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
2034 ft · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown
1035 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Government Street
3035 ft · 1 min · 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 Lockport Heights and Baton Rouge.
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 West
Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 00h 35m
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 Lockport Heights and Partly Sunny near Baton Rouge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockport Heights to Baton Rouge?
The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Gramercy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Lockport Heights and 43 miles from Baton Rouge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 3:06 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lockport Heights and Partly Sunny near Baton Rouge.
Stop Ideas Near Gramercy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockport Heights and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 66.86 mi (107.6 km).
#1 Lockport Heights
Lockport Heights is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.6504900, -90.5464700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Government Street (-91.18751, 30.443332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $3.61 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.11 | $12.49 | $24.97 |
| Premium | $4.51 | $13.72 | $27.44 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $17.28 | $34.55 |
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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