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1h 41m
Distance
81.6 mi
131 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
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Avondale, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
The drive from Avondale, LA to Baton Rouge, LA covers 81.6 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, US 90, LA 3152 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.8 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.8 miles from Avondale, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
This is a 1h 41m highway drive covering 81.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and US 90. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.8 miles on I 10.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
77 ft
Total Descent
30 ft
Highest Point
49 ft
~81.6 mi in
Elevation Range
53 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 90. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Jamie Boulevard.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Jamie Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 90): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Jamie Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 90
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 70.8 mi | 1h 20m |
| US 90 | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| LA 3152 | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Government Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Jamie Boulevard | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Valentine Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Avondale, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.
Start on Valentine Drive
Turn right onto Jamie Boulevard
Turn left onto US 90
Continue on LA 3152
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 110
Take the exit
Turn left onto LA 73
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.8 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baton Rouge, LA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Avondale, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Avondale, LA
This is one driving day of about 81.6 miles and 1h 41m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.8 mi from Avondale, LA · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 40.8 miles from Avondale, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.8 miles.
The final approach into Baton Rouge, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Baton Rouge, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.47 one way
$24.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $13.68 | $27.36 |
| premium | $4.61 | $14.81 | $29.62 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.13 | $36.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.57 | $3.92 |
| Efficient EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.42 | $5.22 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Avondale on Sunday
Local time
5:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Evening in Baton Rouge on Sunday
Local time
5:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Clear
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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