How far is Marksville, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?
The driving distance from Marksville, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 84 miles (135.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marksville and Baton Rouge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marksville and Baton Rouge.
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Start on West Ogden
53 m · 10 sec · West Ogden
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1802 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Tunica Drive East
50.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Tunica Drive East
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Turn right onto Hospital Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hospital Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto False River Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · False River Road
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Continue on Wye Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Wye Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Airline Highway
11.4 mi · 14 min · Airline Highway
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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 Marksville 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.
Tunica Drive East
Turn left onto Tunica Drive East
50.1 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Marksville and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Baton Rouge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marksville to Baton Rouge?
The road trip is about 84 miles (135.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Morganza is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Marksville and 41.9 miles from Baton Rouge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.21 one way or $22.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marksville and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Baton Rouge.
Stop Ideas Near Morganza
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 Morganza.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marksville and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 70.41 mi (113.32 km).
#1 Marksville
City in Louisiana
| Population | 5,271 |
| Coordinates | 31.1279700, -92.0662400 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.61 | $25.21 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.03 | $32.06 |
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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