Trip from Baton Rouge, LA to Livingston, LA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

37m

Distance

29.9 mi

48 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 34m ★

6 AM

0h 37m

8 AM

0h 44m

10 AM

0h 39m

12 PM

0h 39m

3 PM

0h 40m

5 PM

0h 43m

8 PM

0h 35m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Baton Rouge, LA to Livingston, LA covers 29.9 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South 10th Street, I 10 East, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.52 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

14.9 miles from Baton Rouge, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 29.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South 10th 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 Livingston, LA is easy. At 37m 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 Livingston, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South 10th Street	—	—
I 10 East	—	—
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway	—	—
I 12 East	—	—
West Florida Republic Parkway	—	—
LA 63	—	—
LA 63 North	—	—
South Frost Road	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South 10th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Government Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Government Street

2

Turn right onto South 10th Street

0.2 mi · 17 sec · South 10th Street

3

Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East

0.2 mi · 31 sec · I 10 East

4

Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

5

Merge slight right

3.7 mi · 4 min

6

Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 12 East: Hammond

7

Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

22 mi · 24 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

8

Take the exit slight right toward LA 63: Livingston, Frost

0.3 mi · 44 sec · LA 63: Livingston, Frost

9

Keep slight left to continue on LA 63 North: Livingston, Frost

292 ft · 7 sec · LA 63 North: Livingston, Frost

10

Turn left onto South Frost Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · South Frost Road

11

Turn right onto Circle Drive

157 ft · 4 sec · Circle Drive

12

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 14.9 miles from Baton Rouge, LA, or about 18m 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 29.9 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 14.9 miles or 18m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 31m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Baton Rouge, LA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Baton Rouge, LA

This is one driving day of about 29.9 miles and 37m.

At 29.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14.9 mi from Baton Rouge, LA · 18m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Denham Springs, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Old Jefferson, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.9 miles from Baton Rouge, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Livingston, LA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Livingston, LA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.52 one way

$9.03 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$4.96	$9.91
premium	$4.56	$5.37	$10.73
diesel	$5.61	$6.60	$13.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9	$3.14	$1.44
Efficient EV	7.5	$2.62	$1.20
EV Truck/SUV	12	$4.19	$1.91

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 Wednesday

Local time

4:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Livingston, LA

Afternoon in Livingston on Wednesday

Local time

4:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°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

19 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

37m 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 Livingston, LA covers 29.9 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South 10th Street, I 10 East, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 14.9 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 $4.52 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 Livingston, LA is easy. At 37m 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 Livingston, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Baton Rouge, LA to Livingston, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.