How far is Tallulah, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?
The driving distance from Tallulah, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallulah and Baton Rouge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallulah and Baton Rouge.
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Start on East Green Street
102 m · 13 sec · East Green Street
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Turn left onto North Chestnut Street
1831 ft · 31 sec · North Chestnut Street
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Turn slight right onto Bayou Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bayou Drive
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Turn left
1293 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South: Natchez
2513 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
148.2 mi · 2 hr 53 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
2467 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown
1124 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Government Street
2602 ft · 1 min · 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 Tallulah 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.
US 61 South
Merge slight left
148 mi · 02h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tallulah 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 Tallulah to Baton Rouge?
The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Vidalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Tallulah and 74.8 miles from Baton Rouge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 12:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.93 one way or $43.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tallulah and Mostly Cloudy near Baton Rouge.
Stop Ideas Near Vidalia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vidalia.
Brookhaven
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McComb
Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallulah and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 135.78 mi (218.52 km).
#1 Tallulah
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 6,460 |
| Coordinates | 32.4084800, -91.1867800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Government Street (-91.18751, 30.443332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.93 | $43.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.66 | $49.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.78 | $53.56 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.35 | $62.71 |
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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