Origin
Brusly, LA
Morning in Brusly on Saturday
Local time
11:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brusly, LA to Baton Rouge, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brusly, LA
Perry Z
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward commute, the 7-mile trip from Brusly to Baton Rouge is an ideal choice. Covering this distance typically takes just 11 minutes, making it a perfect day trip for anyone needing to cross the river quickly. You will primarily navigate via Highway 1 South, West Main Street, and the Horace Wilkinson Bridge. With a fuel cost of only $1, this is an incredibly budget-friendly route for your travel needs. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast region of Louisiana, you will find a familiar atmosphere throughout the entire drive. This short journey requires no overnight stops, allowing you maximum flexibility for your daily schedule.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 11m. Total distance: 7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This 7-mile trek offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning from local streets to a significant bridge crossing. You will spend about 54% of your time on highways, providing a blend of local navigation and faster transit. The longest uninterrupted portion of the trip is a 3.7-mile stretch on Highway 1 South, which serves as the backbone of your journey. As you move from West Main Street onto the Horace Wilkinson Bridge, the road character shifts from town driving to a more elevated, open experience. Expect a functional, efficient drive that balances local access with the necessary infrastructure to connect these two Louisiana communities.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 1 South is the longest continuous segment at about 3.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in.
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 11m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
7
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward LA 30
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 155A
Toward LA 30
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
LA 30 / Nicholson Drive
Turn right onto LA 30 / Nicholson Drive
Navigation decision point
5
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Government Street
Turn right onto Government Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 1 South | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Horace Wilkinson Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Nicholson Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Saint Louis Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Oklahoma Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Government Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 1 South
— 3.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brusly, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.
1
Start on LA 989-2
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto LA 1
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 1 South
3
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
4
Merge onto I 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 155A
Toward LA 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
399 ft
·
9 sec
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto LA 3290-1
494 ft
·
18 sec
·
Oklahoma Street
8
Turn right onto LA 30
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Nicholson Drive
9
Continue on Saint Louis Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
10
Turn right onto Government Street
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
Government Street
11
Arrive at destination
Government Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.06 one way
$2.11 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.16 | $2.32 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Baton Rouge, LA
Morning in Baton Rouge on Saturday
Local time
11:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 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
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 Brusly, LA to Baton Rouge, LA covers 7 miles and takes about 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 1 South, Horace Wilkinson Bridge, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.5 miles from Brusly, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.06 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 11m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brusly, LA to Baton Rouge, 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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