How far is Pierre Part, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?

The driving distance from Pierre Part, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
42.41 mi
00h 58m
Flight
33.05 mi
53.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.05 mi
Kilometers
53.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.41 mi
Kilometers
68.25 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baton Rouge
Fri, Apr 10, 9:43 PM CDT
Return by in Pierre Part
Fri, Apr 10, 10:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pierre Part
2026-04-10T20:44
Arrive Baton Rouge
Fri, Apr 10, 9:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pierre Part
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
White Castle
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Pierre Part
16.5 mi
00h 29m
To Baton Rouge
25.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pierre Part and Baton Rouge.

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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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Castle
00h 29m from Pierre Part
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pierre Part and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baton Rouge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pierre Part to Baton Rouge?

The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

White Castle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Pierre Part and 25.9 miles from Baton Rouge.

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

The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pierre Part and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baton Rouge.

Stop Ideas Near White Castle

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Castle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Castle.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

31 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

57 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

68 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

76 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pierre Part and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 33.05 mi (53.19 km).

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#1 Pierre Part

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,169
Coordinates29.9652000, -91.2031600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Baton Rouge

#2 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Leonie Street (-91.203965, 29.965188)
End: Saint Louis Street (-91.18751, 30.443332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.66 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.36
3 gal · 11.32 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.68 $11.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.39 $12.78
Premium $4.63 $6.94 $13.88
Diesel $5.42 $8.12 $16.25

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Pierre Part and Baton Rouge. The current time is 20:44:23.

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.