Origin
Delhi, LA
Afternoon in Delhi on Tuesday
Local time
2:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delhi, LA to Baton Rouge, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 26m
Distance
166.3 mi
268 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 15m
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6 AM
3h 27m
8 AM
3h 51m
10 AM
3h 35m
12 PM
3h 33m
3 PM
3h 36m
5 PM
3h 50m
8 PM
3h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delhi, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Delhi, LA to Baton Rouge, LA covers 166.3 miles and takes about 3h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Seargent Prentiss Drive, State Rte 15, State Route 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.3 miles on Seargent Prentiss Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.12 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
83.1 miles from Delhi, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 26m drive with frequent turns across 166.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Seargent Prentiss Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 79.3 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 early in the drive near US 80 / West 1st Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 26m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 80 / West 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 31.6 miles (US 425; LA 15; LA 128 / Gilbert Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 80 / West 1st Street
Turn left onto US 80 / West 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
31.6 mi into trip
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~45m in
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US 425; LA 15; LA 128 / Gilbert Street
Turn left onto US 425; LA 15; LA 128 / Gilbert Street
Navigation decision point
4
77.8 mi into trip
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~1h 39m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
165.6 mi into trip
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~3h 25m in
Take the exit toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center,...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Seargent Prentiss Drive | 79.3 mi | 1h 34m |
| State Rte 15 | 18.2 mi | 20m |
| State Route 17 | 15.3 mi | 22m |
| Gilbert Street | 14.9 mi | 18m |
| US 84 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Highway 578 | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Highway 128 | 4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Seargent Prentiss Drive
— 79.3 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delhi, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.
1
Start on Charter Street
187 ft
·
13 sec
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Charter Street
2
Turn left onto US 80
196 ft
·
4 sec
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West 1st Street
3
Turn right
181 ft
·
6 sec
4
Continue on LA 17
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Street
5
Continue on LA 17
15 mi
·
22 min
·
State Route 17
6
Continue on LA 17; LA 577
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
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Highway 577
7
Turn slight left onto LA 578
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 578
8
Turn left onto LA 4
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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Highway 4
9
Turn right onto LA 128
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 128
10
Continue on LA 128
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Como Road
11
Continue on LA 128
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Lee Street
12
Turn left onto US 425; LA 15; LA 128
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Gilbert Street
13
Continue on US 425; LA 15
18 mi
·
20 min
·
State Rte 15
14
Continue on US 425; LA 15
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Wallace Boulevard
15
Continue on US 84; US 425
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US 84; US 425
16
Keep slight right at fork
526 ft
·
14 sec
17
Merge onto US 61
79 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
Seargent Prentiss Drive
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
19
Continue on I 110
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 110
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 1A
Toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
22
Turn right onto LA 73
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Government Street
23
Arrive at destination
Government Street
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 83.1 miles from Delhi, LA, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.3 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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.1 miles or 1h 46m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baton Rouge, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Delhi, 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 Delhi, LA
This is one driving day of about 166.3 miles and 3h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Delhi, 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 Seargent Prentiss Drive for about 79.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.1 mi from Delhi, LA · 1h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 83.1 miles from Delhi, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Seargent Prentiss Drive if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.3 miles.
Arriving in Baton Rouge, LA
The final approach into Baton Rouge, 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 Baton Rouge, 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
$25.12 one way
$50.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $27.57 | $55.14 |
| premium | $4.56 | $29.85 | $59.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.72 | $73.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.46 | $7.98 |
| Efficient EV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.55 | $6.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.5 | 0 | $23.28 | $10.64 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Baton Rouge, LA
Afternoon in Baton Rouge on Tuesday
Local time
2:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°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
21 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 26m 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 Delhi, LA to Baton Rouge, LA covers 166.3 miles and takes about 3h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Seargent Prentiss Drive, State Rte 15, State Route 17. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.1 miles from Delhi, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.12 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 straightforward 3h 26m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 80 / West 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 31.6 miles (US 425; LA 15; LA 128 / Gilbert Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Delhi, LA to Baton Rouge, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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