Origin
Denham Springs, LA
Evening in Denham Springs on Sunday
Local time
5:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Denham Springs, LA to Baton Rouge, LA
Drive Time
21m
Distance
17.3 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
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6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Denham Springs, LA
André Cogez
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Denham Springs to Baton Rouge, you are looking at a quick 17.3-mile journey that typically takes about 21 minutes. Because this is a short trip within the Southeast region of Louisiana, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will not need to worry about overnight accommodations or heavy travel fatigue. Budgeting about $2 for fuel should be more than enough to cover the distance comfortably. Since there are no required stops, you can expect a straightforward commute between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
8.7 miles from Denham Springs, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way between these two cities. You will spend your time on local roads like Centerville Street Northwest, North Range Avenue, and Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard rather than high-speed interstates. In fact, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will remain on local thoroughfares for the duration of the trip. Because there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch, you should stay alert for frequent turns throughout the 17.3-mile drive. This is a practical, functional road experience that prioritizes local connectivity over highway cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Centerville Street Northwest 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Denham Springs, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is easy. At 21m 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 Denham Springs, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Centerville Street Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Range Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Florida Republic Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| LA 73 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Government Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Centerville Street Northwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denham Springs, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.
1
Start on Benton Street
230 ft
·
19 sec
·
Benton Street
2
Turn left onto Centerville Street Northwest
305 ft
·
13 sec
·
Centerville Street Northwest
3
Turn right onto North Range Avenue
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Range Avenue
4
Continue on Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
6
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
7
Merge slight right
3.6 mi
·
4 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown
10
Turn left onto Government Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Government Street
11
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the short 21-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You do not need to worry about planning complex rest stops or fuel breaks since the entire route is quite brief. Keep in mind that because this path relies entirely on local streets, traffic patterns on roads like North Range Avenue can fluctuate throughout the day. It is a good idea to check local traffic reports before you head out to ensure your trip remains as efficient as possible. Since the drive is so short, you can easily turn this into a round trip without needing to factor in extra time for recovery or refueling.
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 8.7 miles from Denham Springs, LA, or about 10m 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 17.3 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.7 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 18m
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 Denham Springs, 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 Denham Springs, LA
This is one driving day of about 17.3 miles and 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Denham Springs, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.7 mi from Denham Springs, LA · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 17.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.7 miles from Denham Springs, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$2.64 one way
$5.29 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| premium | $4.61 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.84 | $7.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Evening in Baton Rouge on Sunday
Local time
5:11 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
22 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
21m 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 Denham Springs, LA to Baton Rouge, LA covers 17.3 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Centerville Street Northwest, North Range Avenue, Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.7 miles from Denham Springs, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.64 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 Denham Springs, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is easy. At 21m 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 Denham Springs, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Denham Springs, LA to Baton Rouge, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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