Baton Rouge, LA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Baton Rouge, LA have 22 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 97 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Baton Rouge, LA spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.

Trip Routes

65

Longest Drive

248.6 mi

Shreveport, LA

Quickest Drive

11m

Maryland, LA

Plan Around Baton Rouge, LA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Baton Rouge, LA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Shreveport, LA to Baton Rouge, LA 248.6 mi · 4h 35m Bossier City, LA to Baton Rouge, LA 247.1 mi · 3h 37m Farmerville, LA to Baton Rouge, LA 218.5 mi · 3h 50m Jonesboro, LA to Baton Rouge, LA 195.1 mi · 3h 12m

Continue From Baton Rouge, LA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Baton Rouge, LA to Bossier City, LA 246.5 mi · 3h 35m Baton Rouge, LA to Shreveport, LA 246.1 mi · 4h 30m Baton Rouge, LA to Jonesboro, LA 193.7 mi · 3h 50m Baton Rouge, LA to Monroe, LA 186.6 mi · 3h 40m

Trips from Baton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge, LA to Bossier City, LA

246.5 mi 3h 35m

Baton Rouge, LA to Shreveport, LA

246.1 mi 4h 30m

Baton Rouge, LA to Jonesboro, LA

193.7 mi 3h 50m

Baton Rouge, LA to Monroe, LA

186.6 mi 3h 40m

Baton Rouge, LA to Port Sulphur, LA

128.1 mi 2h 37m

Baton Rouge, LA to Alexandria, LA

122.5 mi 2h 21m

Baton Rouge, LA to Bourg, LA

95.2 mi 2h 8m

Baton Rouge, LA to Houma, LA

84.6 mi 1h 45m

Baton Rouge, LA to Avondale, LA

81.1 mi 1h 39m

Baton Rouge, LA to Waggaman, LA

81.1 mi 1h 39m

Baton Rouge, LA to Bridge City, LA

78.1 mi 1h 34m

Baton Rouge, LA to Abita Springs, LA

72.2 mi 1h 26m

Baton Rouge, LA to Schriever, LA

72.1 mi 1h 31m

Baton Rouge, LA to Boutte, LA

71.1 mi 1h 28m

Baton Rouge, LA to Kenner, LA

69.9 mi 1h 6m

Baton Rouge, LA to New Iberia, LA

66.3 mi 1h 29m

Baton Rouge, LA to Amite, LA

62.3 mi 1h 11m

Baton Rouge, LA to Lafayette, LA

55.2 mi 55m

Driving from Baton Rouge, LA

The typical drive from Baton Rouge, LA covers about 97 miles and takes around 1h 52m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 247 miles (4h 30m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Baton Rouge, LA most often head toward Bossier City, LA (246.5 mi, 3h 35m), Shreveport, LA (246.1 mi, 4h 30m), Jonesboro, LA (193.7 mi, 3h 50m), Monroe, LA (186.6 mi, 3h 40m), and Port Sulphur, LA (128.1 mi, 2h 37m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 97-mile drive from Baton Rouge, LA, expect to burn about 3.8 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 22 mapped routes leaving Baton Rouge, LA and 43 routes heading into Baton Rouge, LA, covering 65 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 247 miles.

The longest mapped route from Baton Rouge, LA covers 247 miles and takes approximately 4h 30m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.

The average route from Baton Rouge, LA runs about 97 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 52m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Baton Rouge, LA include Bossier City, LA, Shreveport, LA, Jonesboro, LA and Monroe, LA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.