Origin
Baton Rouge, LA
Afternoon in Baton Rouge on Tuesday
Local time
2:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baton Rouge, LA to Winnfield, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 19m
Distance
170 mi
274 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 8m
★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winnfield, LA
Tomás Asurmendi
Trip Overview
The drive from Baton Rouge, LA to Winnfield, LA covers 170 miles and takes about 3h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, State Route 1, US 167 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.6 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.67 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85 miles from Baton Rouge, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Baton Rouge, LA to Winnfield, LA covers 170 miles and takes about 3h 19m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 64.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Saint Ferdinand Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 170 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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.
7
3.5 mi into trip
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~4m in
Take the exit toward LA 415: Lobdell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 151
Toward LA 415: Lobdell
7
3.8 mi into trip
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~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward LA 415: Lobdell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward LA 415: Lobdell
6
121.7 mi into trip
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~2h 19m in
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US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167 toward US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expr...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway | 64.6 mi | 1h 5m |
| State Route 1 | 49 mi | 1h 2m |
| US 167 | 48.5 mi | 1h |
| North Lobdell Highway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Horace Wilkinson Bridge | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Saint Ferdinand Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Government Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Court Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
— 64.6 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge, LA and Winnfield, LA.
1
Start on Government Street
300 ft
·
10 sec
·
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
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 151
Toward LA 415: Lobdell
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
317 ft
·
7 sec
Toward LA 415: Lobdell
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto LA 415
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Lobdell Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 190; LA 1
49 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
State Route 1
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
10
Merge onto I 49; US 167
65 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
11
Take the exit onto US 167
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 167
Toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167
48 mi
·
1 hr
·
US 167
Toward US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
13
Arrive at destination
US 84; US 167
Trip Plan
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 85 miles from Baton Rouge, LA, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.6 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winnfield, 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 170 miles and 3h 19m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway for about 64.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85 mi from Baton Rouge, LA · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85 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 Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.6 miles.
Arriving in Winnfield, LA
The final approach into Winnfield, 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 Winnfield, 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
$25.67 one way
$51.35 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $28.18 | $56.37 |
| premium | $4.56 | $30.51 | $61.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.53 | $75.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51 | 0 | $17.85 | $8.16 |
| Efficient EV | 42.5 | 0 | $14.87 | $6.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68 | 0 | $23.80 | $10.88 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
Winnfield, LA
Afternoon in Winnfield on Tuesday
Local time
2:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
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85 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 19m 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 Winnfield, LA covers 170 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, State Route 1, US 167. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85 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 $25.67 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 170 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Baton Rouge, LA to Winnfield, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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