How far is Zachary, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?
The driving distance from Zachary, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Zachary and Baton Rouge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Zachary and Baton Rouge.
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Start on Main Street
1916 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Scotlandville-Zachary Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Scotlandville-Zachary Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Scotland Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Scotland Avenue
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Turn left onto I 110 South: Baton Rouge
93 m · 9 sec
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Continue on I 110 South: Baton Rouge
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 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 Zachary and Baton Rouge.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.41 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Zachary and Sunny near Baton Rouge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Zachary to Baton Rouge?
The road trip is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brownsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Zachary and 8.3 miles from Baton Rouge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.23 one way or $4.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Zachary and Sunny near Baton Rouge.
Stop Ideas Near Brownsfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brownsfield.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
New Iberia
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Zachary and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 14.3 mi (23.01 km).
#1 Zachary
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 18,417 |
| Coordinates | 30.6485200, -91.1565000 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
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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