How far is Springhill, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?
The driving distance from Springhill, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 284.1 miles (457.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222 miles (357.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Parish seat in Louisiana, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springhill and Baton Rouge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springhill and Baton Rouge.
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Start on the route
65 m · 17 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
21 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Butler Street
1674 ft · 43 sec · Butler Street
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Continue on Plain Dealing Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Plain Dealing Road
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Continue on Highway 157
14.5 mi · 20 min · Highway 157
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Continue on Hickory Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Hickory Drive
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Turn slight left onto North Magnolia Street
116 m · 11 sec · North Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto East Mary Lee Street
2388 ft · 40 sec · East Mary Lee Street
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Turn left
49 m · 10 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Louisiana Street
2996 ft · 1 min · South Louisiana Street
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Continue on Highway 3
18.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 3
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Continue on Benton Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Benton Road
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Turn slight right
72 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
1 km · 1 min · Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Walter O Bigby Carriageway
47 m · 4 sec · Walter O Bigby Carriageway
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Exit the roundabout onto Walter O Bigby Carriageway
1163 ft · 28 sec · Walter O Bigby Carriageway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hamilton Road
68 m · 6 sec · Hamilton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Road
1 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1152 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South: Alexandria
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
186.4 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
2681 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 3 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 Springhill and Baton Rouge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
186 mi · 03h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Springhill and Mostly Cloudy near Baton Rouge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springhill to Baton Rouge?
The road trip is about 284.1 miles (457.2 km) and usually takes 04h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.5 miles from Springhill and 137.6 miles from Baton Rouge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222 miles (357.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.98 one way or $75.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springhill and Mostly Cloudy near Baton Rouge.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springhill and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 222.01 mi (357.29 km).
#1 Springhill
City in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 5,097 |
| Coordinates | 33.0059700, -93.4668400 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| 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: 457 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $3.79 | $37.98 | $75.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $42.72 | $85.44 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $46.39 | $92.78 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $54.31 | $108.62 |
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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