Origin
Baton Rouge, LA
Night in Baton Rouge on Friday
Local time
10:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baton Rouge, LA to Morehouse Parish, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h
Distance
191.5 mi
308 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 47m
★
6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 26m
10 AM
4h 10m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 25m
8 PM
3h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morehouse Parish, LA
Vika Glitter
Trip Overview
Baton Rouge, LA to Morehouse Parish, LA is 191.5 miles and takes about 4 hours via Samuels Road, E. E. Wallace Boulevard North, and South Louisa Street, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region, traveling from Louisiana to Louisiana. Expect a local feel with frequent turns, making it a good option if you prefer navigating smaller roads over major highways. It's a manageable one-day trip, so you can depart when you're ready and still have plenty of time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
95.8 miles from Baton Rouge, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h. Total distance: 191.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 4% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter Samuels Road for a significant stretch of 75.7 miles, offering a longer, uninterrupted segment before you transition to more local thoroughfares like E. E. Wallace Boulevard North and South Louisa Street. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires attention to navigation as you'll be making frequent turns throughout the 191.5-mile trip. The road character shifts from longer stretches on one road to a more varied, turn-filled experience as you approach your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Samuels Road is the longest continuous segment at about 75.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 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 4h drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 110 North: Metro Airport, Natchez
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 110 North: Metro Airport, Natchez
5
0.8 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. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
8.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 61 North: Natchez
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8C
Toward US 61 North: Natchez
4
88.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
165 mi into trip
|
~3h 15m in
|
US 425 / South Louisa Street
Enter roundabout onto US 425 / South Louisa Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Samuels Road | 75.7 mi | 1h 28m |
| E. E. Wallace Boulevard North | 63.3 mi | 1h 12m |
| South Louisa Street | 13.2 mi | 19m |
| Natchez-Vidalia Bridge | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Oak Ridge Road | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Scenic Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Samuels Road
— 75.7 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge, LA and Morehouse Parish, LA.
1
Start on Government Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Government Street
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 110 North: Metro Airport, Natchez
3
Merge onto I 110
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Continue on I 110
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 8C
Toward US 61 North: Natchez
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on US 61
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Scenic Highway
7
Continue on US 61
76 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
Samuels Road
8
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
9
Continue on US 84; US 425
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
John R Junkin Drive
10
Continue on US 84; US 425
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
11
Continue on US 425; LA 15
63 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
12
Enter roundabout onto US 425
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Louisa Street
13
Continue on US 425
13 mi
·
19 min
·
South Louisa Street
14
Continue on US 425
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Oak Ridge Road
15
Continue on US 425
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Oak Street
16
Continue on US 425
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Oak Ridge Road
17
Turn right onto US 165
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
North 14th
18
Continue on US 165
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilmot Highway
19
Turn left onto Lloyd Barham Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lloyd Barham Road
20
Turn right onto Jeannie Road
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Jeannie Road
21
Arrive at destination
Jeannie Road
Trip Plan
Given this 4-hour drive, you have the flexibility to leave anytime, but an early start will allow for a relaxed pace. With only one stop recommended, plan your break strategically along Samuels Road, perhaps around the halfway point of that 75.7-mile stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $29, and local roads can sometimes have fewer services than major highways. The turn-heavy nature of this route means paying close attention to your GPS or map is crucial, especially as you navigate through E. E. Wallace Boulevard North and South Louisa Street.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95.8 miles from Baton Rouge, LA, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.7 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 42 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.8 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morehouse Parish, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Baton Rouge, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 191.5 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Baton Rouge, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Samuels Road for about 75.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.8 mi from Baton Rouge, LA · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.8 miles from Baton Rouge, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Samuels Road if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.7 miles.
Arriving in Morehouse Parish, LA
The final approach into Morehouse Parish, 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 Morehouse Parish, 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
$28.92 one way
$57.84 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $31.75 | $63.50 |
| premium | $4.56 | $34.37 | $68.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.28 | $84.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.11 | $9.19 |
| Efficient EV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.76 | $7.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.6 | 0 | $26.81 | $12.26 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Morehouse Parish, LA
Night in Morehouse Parish on Friday
Local time
10:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
3 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
4h on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Morehouse Parish, LA covers 191.5 miles and takes about 4h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Samuels Road, E. E. Wallace Boulevard North, South Louisa Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.8 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 $28.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Baton Rouge, LA to Morehouse Parish, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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