Origin
Baker, LA
Late night in Baker on Friday
Local time
1:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baker, LA to Sable Chase, LA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
34m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baker, LA
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Sable Chase, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Baker, LA to Sable Chase, LA covers 20.3 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Nicholson Drive, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway, Scotland Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7 miles on Nicholson Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Baker, LA to Sable Chase, LA covers 20.3 miles and takes about 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Nicholson Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 20.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn left toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
5
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 110 / Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Merge onto I 110 / Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
11.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Terrace Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 1J
Toward Terrace Street
5
12.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
LA 3290-4 / Highland Road
At end of road, turn left onto LA 3290-4 / Highland Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholson Drive | 7 mi | 12m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 6 mi | 7m |
| Scotland Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Terrace Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Gardere Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Oklahoma Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Nicholson Drive
— 7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baker, LA and Sable Chase, LA.
1
Start on Groom Road
17 ft
·
2 sec
·
Groom Road
2
Turn right onto LA 19
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on LA 19
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Scotland Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
305 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
this road
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
6
Merge onto I 110
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 110
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 110
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 1J
Toward Terrace Street
Use the slight left lane.
10
Turn right onto Terrace Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Terrace Avenue
11
At end of road, turn left onto LA 3290-4
490 ft
·
17 sec
·
Highland Road
12
Turn right onto LA 3290-1
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Oklahoma Street
13
Turn left onto LA 30
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Nicholson Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto LA 327 Spur
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Gardere Lane
15
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
2 min
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.07 one way
$6.13 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.37 | $6.73 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sable Chase, LA
Late night in Sable Chase on Friday
Local time
1:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Baker, LA to Sable Chase, LA covers 20.3 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Nicholson Drive, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway, Scotland Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 miles from Baker, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 20.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Baker, LA to Sable Chase, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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