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Trip from Baton Rouge, LA to Gray, LA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

75.6 mi

122 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

14 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 29m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 32m

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

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Downtown Gray, LA, LA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Baton Rouge, LA to Gray, LA covers 75.6 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 10, LA 20, Airline Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.3 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.42 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.

Midpoint

37.8 miles from Baton Rouge, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 75.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 36m highway drive covering 75.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and LA 20. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.3 miles on I 10.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and LA 20. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 36m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 1.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 10 East

Navigation decision point

Toward I 10 East
4
0.9 mi into trip | ~1m 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

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
32.4 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward US 61 South: Gramercy

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward US 61 South: Gramercy
5
68.8 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | LA 20 / Canal Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto LA 20 / Canal Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 31.3 mi 34m
LA 20 11.1 mi 15m
Airline Highway 9.1 mi 11m
LA 641 6.8 mi 9m
Main Street 5.9 mi 8m
Louisiana 20 3.1 mi 4m
Saint Patrick Street 2.6 mi 3m
LA 3127 2.3 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 31.3 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Government Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Government Street
2

Turn right onto South 10th Street

0.2 mi · 16 sec · South 10th Street
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 10 East
4

Merge onto I 110

0.2 mi · 11 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5

Merge onto I 10

31 mi · 34 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec
Exit 187 Toward US 61 South: Gramercy Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto US 61

9.1 mi · 11 min · Airline Highway
8

Turn right onto LA 641; LA 3213

6.8 mi · 9 min · LA 641; LA 3213
9

Turn right onto LA 3127

2.3 mi · 3 min · LA 3127
10

Turn left onto LA 20

2.2 mi · 3 min · LA 20
11

Turn straight onto LA 20

9.0 mi · 12 min · LA 20
12

Continue on LA 20

3.1 mi · 4 min · Louisiana 20
13

Continue on LA 20

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Canal Boulevard
14

Turn right onto Saint Patrick Street

2.6 mi · 3 min · Saint Patrick Street
15

Continue on LA 20

397 ft · 8 sec · Saint Patrick Bridge
16

Continue on LA 1; LA 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · Jackson Street
17

Enter roundabout onto LA 20

139 ft · 2 sec · Canal Boulevard
18

Continue on LA 20

0.8 mi · 1 min · Canal Boulevard
19

Continue on LA 20

5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street
20

Turn left onto LA 316

283 ft · 5 sec · Bayou Blue Bridge
21

Arrive at destination

LA 316

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 37.8 miles from Baton Rouge, LA, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.3 miles.

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 17 miles or 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.8 miles or 43m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gray, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Baton Rouge, LA

This is one driving day of about 75.6 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Baton Rouge, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 31.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.8 mi from Baton Rouge, LA · 43m into the drive

Downtown South Vacherie, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

South Vacherie, LA

38 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

Old Jefferson, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Vacherie, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.8 miles from Baton Rouge, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Gray, LA

The final approach into Gray, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

City Pork Jefferson

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 5.4

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+12256158880

Visit website

Bullfish Bistro

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

1.3 mi

Court Street Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Port Allen, Louisiana

1.4 mi

City Pork Jefferson

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 5.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+12256158880

Visit website

Bullfish Bistro

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 10.8

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12254781690

Visit website

Court Street Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Port Allen, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12253304669

Visit website

Cinclare Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $50 to $10 mile 70.2

Thibodaux, Louisiana

Hours: 5–9 pm

+19852279507

Visit website

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12253819922

Visit website

Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+12254789128

Visit website

Tiger Phở Vietnamese Kitchen

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.8

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12259305448

Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Expensive mile 5.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+12257679991

Visit website

Green Park Park & Charge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 21.6

Gonzales, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Green Park Baton Rouge Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

GreenPark Charging Station

1.7 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12253893246

Visit website

13th Gate Escape, Louisiana's Ultimate Escape Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–10:15 pm

+12253891313

Visit website

USS KIDD Veterans Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9:30 am–3:30 pm

+12253421942

Visit website

Riverfront Plaza & City Dock

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Louisiana Art & Science Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12253445272

Visit website

Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 5.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+12257652437

Visit website

Burden Museum & Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 5.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12257633990

Visit website

North Boulevard Town Square

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12253895520

Capitol Park Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12253425428

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.42 one way

$22.83 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $12.53 $25.07
premium $4.56 $13.57 $27.14
diesel $5.61 $16.69 $33.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Gonzales, Louisiana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Red E Charging Station

Gonzales, Louisiana

Other

1 DCFC

Rivian Adventure Network

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Rivian

1 DCFC

Green Park Park & Charge

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Other

1 DCFC

ProChargeEV Charging Station

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Other

1 DCFC

Other: 8 ChargePoint: 3 Tesla: 2 Rivian: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.7 0 $7.94 $3.63
Efficient EV 18.9 0 $6.61 $3.02
EV Truck/SUV 30.2 0 $10.58 $4.84

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Baton Rouge, LA

Afternoon in Baton Rouge on Thursday

Local time

4:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gray, LA

Afternoon in Gray on Thursday

Local time

4:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 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

1h 36m 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 Gray, LA covers 75.6 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, LA 20, Airline Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.8 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 $11.42 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 straightforward 1h 36m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 1.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Baton Rouge, LA to Gray, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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