Trip from Baton Rouge, LA to Breaux Bridge, LA

Drive Time

56m

Distance

47.7 mi

77 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Breaux Bridge, LA, LA

Breaux Bridge, LA

Catherine Leclert

Trip Overview

The drive from Baton Rouge, LA to Breaux Bridge, LA covers 47.7 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Saint Ferdinand Street, Horace Wilkinson Bridge, LA 328 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.29 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

23.8 miles from Baton Rouge, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 47.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Saint Ferdinand Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Baton Rouge, LA to Breaux Bridge, LA is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Baton Rouge, LA to Breaux Bridge, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Saint Ferdinand Street Unavailable Refreshing
Horace Wilkinson Bridge Unavailable Refreshing
LA 328 Unavailable Refreshing
Anse Broussard Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Rees Street Unavailable Refreshing
East Bridge Street Unavailable Refreshing
Main Highway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Saint Ferdinand Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge, LA and Breaux Bridge, LA.

1

Start on Government Street

302 ft · 11 sec · Government Street
2

Turn right onto Saint Ferdinand Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Saint Ferdinand Street
3

Take the ramp slight right

0.2 mi · 30 sec
4

Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge

45 mi · 51 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge
5

Take the exit slight right toward LA 328: Breaux Bridge

0.3 mi · 44 sec · LA 328: Breaux Bridge
6

Turn left onto Anse Broussard Highway

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Anse Broussard Highway
7

Continue on Rees Street

1.7 mi · 2 min · Rees Street
8

At the end of the road, turn right onto East Bridge Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · East Bridge Street
9

Turn left onto Main Highway

39 ft · 1 sec · Main Highway
10

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 23.8 miles from Baton Rouge, LA, or about 28m into the drive.

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 47.7 miles or 56m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 23.8 miles or 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Breaux Bridge, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Baton Rouge, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Baton Rouge, LA

This is one driving day of about 47.7 miles and 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Baton Rouge, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.8 mi from Baton Rouge, LA · 28m into the drive

Downtown Alexandria, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alexandria, LA

24 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Alexandria, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alexandria, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Baton Rouge, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Breaux Bridge, LA

The final approach into Breaux Bridge, 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 Breaux Bridge, LA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.29 one way

$14.58 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $8.00 $16.00
premium $4.61 $8.66 $17.31
diesel $5.64 $10.60 $21.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.3 0 $5.01 $2.29
Efficient EV 11.9 0 $4.17 $1.91
EV Truck/SUV 19.1 0 $6.68 $3.05

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 12 hours ago

Origin

Baton Rouge, LA

Afternoon in Baton Rouge on Sunday

Local time

4:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Breaux Bridge, LA

Afternoon in Breaux Bridge on Sunday

Local time

4:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

89°F

Alexandria, LA

24 mi in

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

21 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

56m 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 Baton Rouge, LA to Breaux Bridge, LA covers 47.7 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saint Ferdinand Street, Horace Wilkinson Bridge, LA 328. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.8 miles from Baton Rouge, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.29 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.
The drive from Baton Rouge, LA to Breaux Bridge, LA is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Baton Rouge, LA to Breaux Bridge, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Baton Rouge, LA to Breaux Bridge, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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