Origin
Baton Rouge, LA
Afternoon in Baton Rouge on Saturday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baton Rouge, LA to Oakdale, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
104.6 mi
168 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakdale, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Baton Rouge, LA to Oakdale, LA covers 104.6 miles and takes about 2h 24m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.80 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
52.3 miles from Baton Rouge, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Ferdinand Street | — | — |
| Horace Wilkinson Bridge | — | — |
| LA 415 | — | — |
| North Lobdell Highway | — | — |
| State Route 1 | — | — |
| I 49 North | — | — |
| Charles I | — | — |
| US 167 North | — | — |
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 Oakdale, 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
49 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
State Route 1
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
10
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 744: Ville Platte
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 167 North, LA 744: Ville Platte
12
Turn left
17 mi
·
25 min
13
Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
14
Continue on Chemin Vidrine
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Chemin Vidrine
15
Turn straight onto Vidrine Road
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Vidrine Road
16
Continue on Oakdale Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Oakdale Road
17
Continue on State Route 10
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
State Route 10
18
Continue on Oakdale Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakdale Highway
19
Continue on Oakdale Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Oakdale Road
20
Turn straight onto Oakdale Highway
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Oakdale Highway
21
Continue on Oakdale Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Oakdale Road
22
Continue on State Route 10
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 10
23
Turn right onto Irene Street
240 ft
·
7 sec
·
Irene Street
24
Continue on East 5th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East 5th Avenue
25
Continue on South 13th Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 13th Street
26
Turn left onto East 6th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
27
Arrive at your destination
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 52.3 miles from Baton Rouge, LA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
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 23 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.3 miles or 1h 12m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakdale, 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.
+
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 104.6 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Baton Rouge, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.3 miles from Baton Rouge, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.80 one way
$31.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $17.34 | $34.68 |
| premium | $4.56 | $18.77 | $37.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.09 | $46.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.98 | $5.02 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.15 | $4.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.64 | $6.69 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Oakdale, LA
Afternoon in Oakdale on Saturday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
25 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
2h 24m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
104.6 mi in 2h 24m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Saint Ferdinand Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Oakdale, LA is easy. At 2h 24m 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 Oakdale, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Baton Rouge, LA
Full guide →Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana, USA. Located on the east bank of the mighty Mississippi River, Baton Rouge is Louisiana's second largest city, home of Louisiana State University, major port facilities, and a variety of attractions.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 104.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Baton Rouge, LA to Oakdale, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oakdale, LA before heading back.
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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