Origin
Baton Rouge, LA
Afternoon in Baton Rouge on Saturday
Local time
1:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baton Rouge, LA to Montz, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
61.3 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montz, LA
Miguel Cuenca
Trip Overview
Baton Rouge to Montz is 61.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via I-10 and West Airline Highway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, traversing the Southeast region. It’s a straightforward, highway-focused journey, making it a convenient option for a quick trip. You’ll be on major roads for most of the way, so expect consistent travel conditions. This route is ideal if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 49.9 mi | 54m |
| West Airline Highway | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Belle Terre Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| River Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| LA 3217 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| East 5th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Government Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South 10th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 49.9 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge, LA and Montz, 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
50 mi
·
54 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 206
Toward LA 3188 South: LaPlace
7
Continue on LA 3188
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Belle Terre Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto US 61
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
West Airline Highway
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto LA 3217
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
LA 3217
Use the right lane.
10
At end of road, turn left onto LA 628
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 5th Street
11
Continue on LA 628
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
River Road
12
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Baton Rouge, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 57.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 10 East
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.
5
51 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward LA 3188 South: LaPlace
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 206
Toward LA 3188 South: LaPlace
6
53.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
US 61 / West Airline Highway
Turn left onto US 61 / West Airline Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
57.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
LA 3217
Turn right onto LA 3217
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.26 one way
$18.52 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.16 | $20.33 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.00 | $22.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.53 | $27.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.44 | $2.94 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Montz, LA
Afternoon in Montz on Saturday
Local time
1:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
2 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
1h 15m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is largely a highway-focused experience, with 84% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 49.9 miles on I-10, offering uninterrupted travel. The route begins by utilizing I-10, a primary interstate, before transitioning to West Airline Highway and then Belle Terre Boulevard. While primarily highway, the latter parts might offer slightly more local road feel as you approach your destination. Expect the character to be one of consistent speed and directness for the majority of the trip.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.9 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and West Airline Highway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Starting in Baton Rouge, LA
Full guide →Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana, USA. Located on the east bank of the mighty Mississippi River, Baton Rouge is Louisiana's second largest city, home of Louisiana State University, major port facilities, and a variety of attractions.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 61.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.9 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Montz, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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