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

The driving distance from Oakdale, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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
105.33 mi
02h 00m
Flight
91.28 mi
146.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.28 mi
Kilometers
146.9 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.33 mi
Kilometers
169.52 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baton Rouge
Sat, Apr 18, 1:26 AM CDT
Return by in Oakdale
Sat, Apr 18, 3:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakdale
2026-04-17T23:26
Arrive Baton Rouge
Sat, Apr 18, 1:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakdale
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
Port Barre
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Oakdale
52.8 mi
01h 00m
To Baton Rouge
52.6 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Avenue

    41 m · 11 sec · East 6th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    903 ft · 47 sec · East 6th Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 13th Street

    880 ft · 24 sec · South 13th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    803 ft · 29 sec · East 5th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 10

    3.6 mi · 5 min · State Route 10

  6. 6

    Continue on Oakdale Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Oakdale Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Oakdale Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Oakdale Highway

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Oakdale Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Oakdale Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Oakdale Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Oakdale Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 10

    2865 ft · 49 sec · State Route 10

  11. 11

    Continue on Oakdale Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Oakdale Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Vidrine Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Vidrine Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Chemin Vidrine

    617 ft · 10 sec · Chemin Vidrine

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    18.1 mi · 27 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas

    1914 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

    2681 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

    110 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 30

    1984 ft · 48 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    122 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Oklahoma Street

    151 m · 19 sec · Oklahoma Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Nicholson Drive

    1685 ft · 34 sec · Nicholson Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on Saint Louis Street

    1378 ft · 45 sec · Saint Louis Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Government Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Government Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Government Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 50%
West Main Street
18.1 mi · 17%
Oakdale Road
9.79 mi · 9%
Vidrine Road
7.09 mi · 7%
Oakdale Highway
4.36 mi · 4%
State Route 10
4.11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 190 East

Merge slight right

49.5 mi · 01h 03m

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
91.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Barre
01h 00m from Oakdale
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oakdale and Patchy Fog near Baton Rouge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakdale to Baton Rouge?

The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Port Barre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Oakdale and 52.6 miles from Baton Rouge.

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

The direct path is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.09 one way or $28.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oakdale and Patchy Fog near Baton Rouge.

Stop Ideas Near Port Barre

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Port Barre and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Barre Park
Scenic stop 2.2 mi away

Port Barre Park

Port Barre , LA
129, 169 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 4.2/5 49 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

Washington Town Hall

Washington , LA
405 N Washington St, Washington, LA 70589
Rating 1.4/5 5 reviews City government office
Port Barre Community Center
Nearby stop 2.2 mi away

Port Barre Community Center

Port Barre , LA
122 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Barre.

RAIL

Lafayette

37 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

63 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

75 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakdale and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 91.28 mi (146.9 km).

Oakdale

#1 Oakdale

Small city in Allen Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population7,500
Coordinates30.8160300, -92.6604200
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Baton Rouge

#2 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: East 6th Avenue (-92.66042, 30.815782)
End: Saint Louis Street (-91.18751, 30.443332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.07 L · about $14.09
Round trip
$28.18
7.44 gal · 28.14 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.09 $28.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.84 $31.69
Premium $4.63 $17.21 $34.41
Diesel $5.42 $20.14 $40.29

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakdale and Baton Rouge. The current time is 23:26:21.

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.