How far is Westwego, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?
The driving distance from Westwego, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westwego and Baton Rouge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westwego and Baton Rouge.
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Start on 5th Street
26 m · 5 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue E
648 ft · 33 sec · Avenue E
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1943 ft · 44 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Louisiana Street
3093 ft · 1 min · Louisiana Street
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Turn left onto River Road
2513 ft · 54 sec · River Road
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Turn straight onto Bridge City Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bridge City Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1862 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Huey P. Long Bridge
1.4 mi · 2 min · Huey P. Long Bridge
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
1975 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
2034 ft · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown
1035 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Government Street
3035 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 Westwego 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.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
70.8 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Westwego and 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 Westwego to Baton Rouge?
The road trip is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Gramercy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Westwego and 40.6 miles from Baton Rouge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.83 one way or $21.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Westwego and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baton Rouge.
Stop Ideas Near Gramercy
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westwego and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 72.63 mi (116.89 km).
#1 Westwego
City in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8,297 |
| Coordinates | 29.9060400, -90.1423000 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.83 | $21.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.18 | $24.36 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.23 | $26.46 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.49 | $30.97 |
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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