How far is Milton, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?
The driving distance from Milton, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 68 miles (109.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 19m.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and Baton Rouge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Baton Rouge.
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Start on Espasie Drive
40 m · 7 sec · Espasie Drive
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Turn right onto West Milton Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Milton Avenue
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Turn left onto East Broussard Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Broussard Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kaliste Saloom Road
2 m · 1 sec · Kaliste Saloom Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kaliste Saloom Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Kaliste Saloom Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Evangeline Thruway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
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Turn right onto Louisiana Avenue
3.3 mi · 5 min · Louisiana Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1930 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
49.7 mi · 57 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 Milton and Baton Rouge.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Louisiana Avenue
Merge slight left
49.7 mi · 00h 57m
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 Milton 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 Milton to Baton Rouge?
The road trip is about 68 miles (109.4 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33 miles from Milton and 35 miles from Baton Rouge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58 miles (93.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:50 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.63 one way or $17.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Milton and Mostly Sunny near Baton Rouge.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks City Hall
Henderson Mayor Office
Henderson Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henderson.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 58 mi (93.35 km).
#1 Milton
Milton is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.1038100, -92.0765100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $3.59 | $8.63 | $17.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
| Diesel | $5.67 | $13.60 | $27.21 |
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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