Origin
Baton Rouge, LA
Afternoon in Baton Rouge on Thursday
Local time
1:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baton Rouge, LA to Melville, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
49.4 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Melville, LA
Szymon Shields
Trip Overview
The drive from Baton Rouge, LA to Melville, LA covers 49.4 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Saint Ferdinand Street, Horace Wilkinson Bridge, LA 415 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 49.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 49.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Saint Ferdinand Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Baton Rouge, LA to Melville, LA is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Baton Rouge, LA to Melville, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Ferdinand Street | — | — |
| Horace Wilkinson Bridge | — | — |
| LA 415 | — | — |
| North Lobdell Highway | — | — |
| State Route 1 | — | — |
| North Levee Road | — | — |
| State Route 105 | — | — |
| Fontenot Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Saint Ferdinand Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge, LA and Melville, LA.
1
Start on Government Street
302 ft
·
11 sec
·
Government Street
2
Turn right onto Saint Ferdinand Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Saint Ferdinand Street
3
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
5
Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
LA 415: Lobdell
6
Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
318 ft
·
8 sec
·
LA 415: Lobdell
7
Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Lobdell Highway
8
Merge slight left onto State Route 1
30 mi
·
40 min
·
State Route 1
9
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
10
Turn left onto North Levee Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Levee Road
11
Continue on State Route 105
10 mi
·
17 min
·
State Route 105
12
Continue on Fontenot Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Fontenot Street
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafleur Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Lafleur Street
14
Turn right onto Gum Street
364 ft
·
18 sec
·
Gum Street
15
Turn right onto Church Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Church Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.7 mi from Baton Rouge, LA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Baton Rouge, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Melville, LA
The final approach into Melville, 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
$7.46 one way
$14.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.87 | $17.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.91 | $21.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Melville, LA
Afternoon in Melville on Thursday
Local time
1:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Livonia, LA
25 mi in
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
1 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 11m 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 Melville, LA covers 49.4 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saint Ferdinand Street, Horace Wilkinson Bridge, LA 415. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.7 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 $7.46 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.
The drive from Baton Rouge, LA to Melville, LA is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Baton Rouge, LA to Melville, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Baton Rouge, LA to Melville, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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