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Trip from Baton Rouge, LA to Abbeville, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

76.7 mi

124 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 27m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Abbeville, LA, LA

Abbeville, LA

Jan van der Wolf

Trip Overview

The drive from Baton Rouge, LA to Abbeville, LA covers 76.7 miles and takes about 1h 34m 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, Maurice Avenue, Johnston Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.7 miles on Horace Wilkinson Bridge. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.58 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

38.4 miles from Baton Rouge, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 76.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 34m drive with frequent turns across 76.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 54.7 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 0.1 miles in near Saint Ferdinand Street.

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 1h 34m drive. You will face about 11 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 55.1 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Saint Ferdinand Street

Turn right onto Saint Ferdinand Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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.
4
55.1 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | US 167

Take the exit onto US 167 toward LA 3184

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward LA 3184
4
55.4 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | US 167; LA 3184 / North Ambassador Caffery Parkway

Turn left onto US 167; LA 3184 / North Ambassador Caffery Parkway

Navigation decision point

5
76.7 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | LA 82; LA 14 Business / South Saint Charles Street

Turn left onto LA 82; LA 14 Business / South Saint Charles Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Horace Wilkinson Bridge 54.7 mi 1h 2m
Maurice Avenue 9.5 mi 12m
Johnston Street 5.2 mi 7m
Ambassador Caffery Parkway 3.8 mi 6m
North Ambassador Caffery Parkway 1.4 mi 2m
North State Street 0.7 mi 1m
West Summers Drive 0.5 mi <1m
US 167 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Horace Wilkinson Bridge — 54.7 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge, LA and Abbeville, 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

55 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit onto US 167

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 167
Toward LA 3184
6

Turn left onto US 167; LA 3184

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 15 sec
8

Turn straight onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

3.8 mi · 6 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
9

Turn right onto US 167

5.2 mi · 7 min · Johnston Street
10

Continue on US 167

9.5 mi · 12 min · Maurice Avenue
11

Turn left onto LA 14

0.5 mi · 56 sec · West Summers Drive
12

Turn right onto LA 82

0.7 mi · 1 min · North State Street
13

Turn left onto LA 82; LA 14 Bus

354 ft · 11 sec · Peace Street
14

Turn left onto LA 82; LA 14 Business

397 ft · 6 sec · South Saint Charles Street
15

Arrive at destination

LA 82

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 38.4 miles from Baton Rouge, LA, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.7 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 17 miles or 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.4 miles or 44m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abbeville, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Baton Rouge, LA

This is one driving day of about 76.7 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Baton Rouge, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Horace Wilkinson Bridge for about 54.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.4 mi from Baton Rouge, LA · 44m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lafayette, LA

38 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

Livonia, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Breaux Bridge, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.4 miles from Baton Rouge, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Abbeville, LA

The final approach into Abbeville, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Poche's Market & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 43.9

Hours: 4 am–8 pm

+13373322108

Visit website

Bangkok Thai Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Louisiana

1.5 mi

Court Street Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Port Allen, Louisiana

1.4 mi

Poche's Market & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 43.9

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

Hours: 4 am–8 pm

+13373322108

Visit website

Bangkok Thai Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 60.3

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+13379892009

Visit website

Court Street Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Port Allen, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12253304669

Visit website

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12253819922

Visit website

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 54.8

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13375340585

Visit website

Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+12254789128

Visit website

Vestal Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $100 or ab mile 54.8

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 4–9 pm

+13375340682

Visit website

T-Coon's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 60.3

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13372330422

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 49.3

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Green Park Park & Charge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Giles Nissan Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 60.3

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13379881920

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 43.9

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Green Park Baton Rouge Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 43.9

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13373321253

Visit website

13th Gate Escape, Louisiana's Ultimate Escape Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–10:15 pm

+12253891313

Visit website

USS KIDD Veterans Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9:30 am–3:30 pm

+12253421942

Visit website

Riverfront Plaza & City Dock

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Escape Room Lafayette

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 60.3

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13373712883

Visit website

Louisiana Art & Science Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12253445272

Visit website

North Boulevard Town Square

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12253895520

Capitol Park Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12253425428

Visit website

Sing the River Sculpture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Baton Rouge, LA

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.58 one way

$23.17 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $12.72 $25.43
premium $4.56 $13.77 $27.53
diesel $5.61 $16.93 $33.87

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: 26.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23 0 $8.05 $3.68
Efficient EV 19.2 0 $6.71 $3.07
EV Truck/SUV 30.7 0 $10.74 $4.91

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Baton Rouge, LA

Morning in Baton Rouge on Saturday

Local time

8:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Abbeville, LA

Morning in Abbeville on Saturday

Local time

8:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°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

4 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 34m 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 Abbeville, LA covers 76.7 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Horace Wilkinson Bridge, Maurice Avenue, Johnston Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38.4 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 $11.58 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 34m drive. You will face about 11 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 55.1 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Baton Rouge, LA to Abbeville, 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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