Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
80.6 mi
130 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westwego, LA
Masood Aslami
The drive from Baton Rouge, LA to Westwego, LA covers 80.6 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, South Clearview Parkway, Clearview Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.8 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.17 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.
Midpoint
40.3 miles from Baton Rouge, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 80.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 39m highway drive covering 80.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and South Clearview Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.8 miles on I 10.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and South Clearview Parkway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near I 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 80.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 1.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward LA 18 East: Bridge City, Westwego
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Bridge City Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Baton Rouge, LA to Westwego, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Clearview Parkway South along the way.
Clearview Parkway South
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 70.8 mi | 1h 20m |
| South Clearview Parkway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Clearview Parkway | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Huey P. Long Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bridge City Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Louisiana Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Government Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| River Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge, LA and Westwego, LA.
Start on Government Street
Turn right onto South 10th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 110
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto LA 3152
Continue on LA 3152
Continue on US 90
Take the exit
Turn left onto Bridge City Avenue
Continue on LA 18; LA 541
Turn right onto LA 18
Turn left onto LA 18
Turn right onto Avenue E
Turn left onto 5th Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 18 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.3 miles or 46m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westwego, LA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Baton Rouge, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Baton Rouge, LA
This is one driving day of about 80.6 miles and 1h 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.3 mi from Baton Rouge, LA · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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.
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 40.3 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 70.8 miles.
The final approach into Westwego, 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.
Regular Gas
$12.17 one way
$24.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
| premium | $4.56 | $14.47 | $28.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.80 | $35.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 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 | 24.2 | 0 | $8.46 | $3.87 |
| Efficient EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.05 | $3.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.28 | $5.16 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Baton Rouge on Thursday
Local time
10:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Destination
Night in Westwego on Thursday
Local time
10:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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