How far is New Orleans, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between New Orleans and Baton Rouge is 74.52 miles (119.92 km).
Flight distance from New Orleans, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is 74.52 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from New Orleans to Baton Rouge with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from New Orleans, Louisiana to Baton Rouge, Louisiana is: 80.92 miles (130.22 km) by car.
Driving from New Orleans to Baton Rouge will take approximately 01 hours 16 minutes.
#1 New Orleans
The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in southeastern Louisiana. New Orleans is known for its French and Spanish colonial influence, its jazz music, and its many attractions, such as the French Quarter and the Mardi Gras celebration.
| Population | 389476 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°57'17"N 90°4'30"W |
| Latitude | 29.9546500 |
| Longitude | -90.0750700 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana. It is located on the Mississippi River in southern Louisiana. Baton Rouge is known for its many historical sites, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Louisiana State Capitol and the USS Kidd Veterans Memorial & Museum.
| Population | 219052 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°26'36"N 91°11'15"W |
| Latitude | 30.4433200 |
| Longitude | -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Baton Rouge: Government Street (-91.18751,30.443332)
Estimated Travel Time Between New Orleans and Baton Rouge
The distance between New Orleans and Baton Rouge is 130 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 26 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The current time is 17:45:58.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 41 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 01 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 37 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.81 liters (2.86 gallon) of gas to cover the route between New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
The estimated cost of gas to go from New Orleans to Baton Rouge is $8.77 (diesel $11.6).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $8.77 | $9.94 | $10.97 | $11.6 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Louisiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.073 (Diesel $4.064) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 27, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between New Orleans and Baton Rouge (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Laplace, LA to New Orleans 28.97 miles (47 km)
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to New Orleans 88.77 miles (143 km)
