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

The driving distance from Scott, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
59.3 mi
00h 59m
Flight
55.96 mi
90.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.96 mi
Kilometers
90.06 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.3 mi
Kilometers
95.44 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baton Rouge
Sat, May 2, 7:20 AM CDT
Return by in Scott
Sat, May 2, 8:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scott
2026-05-02T06:21
Arrive Baton Rouge
Sat, May 2, 7:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
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 Scott
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
Henderson
LA

Town in the U.

From Scott
29.5 mi
00h 29m
To Baton Rouge
29.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Delhomme Avenue

    9 m · 6 sec · Delhomme Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saint Mary Street

    640 ft · 20 sec · Saint Mary Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Alfred Street

    96 m · 16 sec · Alfred Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cameron Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cameron Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    43.9 mi · 51 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 30

    1984 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    122 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Oklahoma Street

    151 m · 19 sec · Oklahoma Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Nicholson Drive

    1685 ft · 34 sec · Nicholson Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Saint Louis Street

    1378 ft · 45 sec · Saint Louis Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Government Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Government Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Government Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scott 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
55.8 mi · 94%
Cameron Street
1.9 mi · 3%
LA 30
0.45 mi · 1%
Nicholson Drive
0.32 mi · 1%
Saint Louis Street
0.26 mi
Saint Mary Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Ambassador Caffery Parkway

Take the ramp slight right

43.9 mi · 00h 51m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
56 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
00h 29m from Scott
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scott and Rain Showers then 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 Scott to Baton Rouge?

The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 29.5 miles from Scott and 29.8 miles from Baton Rouge.

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

The direct path is about 56 miles (90.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 $7.91 one way or $15.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scott and Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Baton Rouge.

Stop Ideas Near Henderson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Henderson, 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 Henderson.

RAIL

Lafayette

24 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

34 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

61 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

113 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scott and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 55.96 mi (90.06 km).

Scott

#1 Scott

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population8,787
Coordinates30.2357600, -92.0945700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Baton Rouge

#2 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana.

Population219,052
Coordinates30.4433200, -91.1874700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Delhomme Avenue (-92.09457, 30.235822)
End: Saint Louis Street (-91.18751, 30.443332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.92 L · about $7.91
Round trip
$15.83
4.18 gal · 15.84 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.91 $15.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.90 $17.80
Premium $4.63 $9.67 $19.33
Diesel $5.42 $11.32 $22.63

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Scott and Baton Rouge. The current time is 06:21:10.

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.