Origin
Baton Rouge, LA
Morning in Baton Rouge on Saturday
Local time
8:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baton Rouge, LA to Saint Rose, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
71.8 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Rose, LA
Antonio Garcia Prats
Trip Overview
The drive from Baton Rouge, LA to Saint Rose, LA covers 71.8 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, I 310, River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.1 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 71.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 71.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and I 310. The longest continuous stretch is about 64.1 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 15 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 64.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 310. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 71.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 65.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese 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
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.
8
65.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 220
Toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
6
67.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward US 61: Kenner, Norco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2A-B
Toward US 61: Kenner, Norco
8
68 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 61 South: Kenner
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward US 61 South: Kenner
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Baton Rouge, LA and Saint Rose, LA, road signs point toward Houma and Norco.
Houma
65.2 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Norco
67.7 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 64.1 mi | 1h 11m |
| I 310 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| River Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Almedia Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Government Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 1st Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| State Route 50 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Airline Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 64.1 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge, LA and Saint Rose, 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
64 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 220
Toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 310
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 310
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 2A-B
Toward US 61: Kenner, Norco
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2A
Toward US 61 South: Kenner
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 61
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Airline Highway
11
Turn right onto LA 50
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Route 50
12
Continue on LA 50
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Almedia Road
13
Turn right onto LA 48
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
River Road
14
Turn right onto 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
15
Arrive at destination
1st Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.9 mi from Baton Rouge, LA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.9 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 I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.1 miles.
Arriving in Saint Rose, LA
The final approach into Saint Rose, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.84 one way
$21.69 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.90 | $23.81 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.89 | $25.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.85 | $31.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.54 | $3.45 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.60 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 Rose, LA
Morning in Saint Rose on Saturday
Local time
8:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
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
1h 25m 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 Rose, LA covers 71.8 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, I 310, River Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.9 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 $10.84 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 65.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Baton Rouge, LA and Saint Rose, LA, road signs point toward Houma and Norco.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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