Origin
Baton Rouge, LA
Morning in Baton Rouge on Wednesday
Local time
6:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baton Rouge, LA to Saint Martinville, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
57 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
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6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Martinville, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Baton Rouge, LA to Saint Martinville, LA covers 57 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Horace Wilkinson Bridge, Nursery Highway, Main Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.6 miles on Horace Wilkinson Bridge. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.61 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
28.5 miles from Baton Rouge, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 57 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Horace Wilkinson Bridge is the longest continuous segment at about 39.6 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 0.1 miles in near Saint Ferdinand Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 16m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Saint Ferdinand Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Saint Ferdinand Street
Turn right onto Saint Ferdinand Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Merge onto I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
40 mi into trip
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~46m in
Take the exit toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
6
40.3 mi into trip
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~47m in
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LA 347 / Grand Point Highway
Enter roundabout onto LA 347 / Grand Point Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
40.5 mi into trip
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~47m in
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LA 347 / Grand Point Highway
Enter roundabout onto LA 347 / Grand Point Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Baton Rouge, LA to Saint Martinville, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Cecilia along the way.
Cecilia
40 mi in
|
~46m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Horace Wilkinson Bridge | 39.6 mi | 45m |
| Nursery Highway | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Main Highway | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Nina Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Rue Principale Nord | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Henderson Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Street Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
— 39.6 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge, LA and Saint Martinville, LA.
1
Start on Government Street
300 ft
·
10 sec
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Government Street
2
Turn right onto Saint Ferdinand Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Saint Ferdinand Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
4
Merge onto I 10
40 mi
·
45 min
·
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
6
Enter roundabout onto LA 347
225 ft
·
4 sec
·
Grand Point Highway
7
Continue on LA 347
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Grand Point Highway
8
Enter roundabout onto LA 347
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
Grand Point Highway
9
Continue on LA 347
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
Grand Point Highway
10
Turn slight left
185 ft
·
11 sec
11
Turn left onto LA 352
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Henderson Highway
12
Turn right onto LA 349
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Nina Highway
13
Turn left onto LA 3039
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Nursery Highway
14
Continue on LA 3039
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nursery Highway
15
At end of road, turn right onto LA 3039
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Nursery Highway
16
At end of road, turn left onto LA 347
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Bridge Street Highway
17
Turn right onto LA 350
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
18
Turn left onto LA 31
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Martin Street
19
Continue on LA 31
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Highway
20
Continue on LA 31
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rue Principale Nord
21
Turn right onto West Bridge Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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West Bridge Street
22
Arrive at destination
West Bridge Street
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 28.5 miles from Baton Rouge, LA, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.6 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 57 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.5 miles or 33m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Martinville, 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 57 miles and 1h 16m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Horace Wilkinson Bridge for about 39.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.5 mi from Baton Rouge, LA · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Baton Rouge, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Martinville, LA
The final approach into Saint Martinville, 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 Saint Martinville, 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
$8.61 one way
$17.22 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.23 | $20.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.58 | $25.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.74 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.98 | $3.65 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Saint Martinville, LA
Morning in Saint Martinville on Wednesday
Local time
6:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
89°F
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29 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
1h 16m 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 Saint Martinville, LA covers 57 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Horace Wilkinson Bridge, Nursery Highway, Main Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.5 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 $8.61 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 16m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Saint Ferdinand Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Baton Rouge, LA to Saint Martinville, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Cecilia along the way.
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