Origin
Ferriday, LA
Afternoon in Ferriday on Sunday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ferriday, LA to Baton Rouge, LA
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
101.3 mi
163 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Ferriday, LA
Israyosoy S.
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Ferriday to Baton Rouge, you are looking at a 101.3-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 2 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $15 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast Louisiana locations. The route relies on a mix of thoroughfares, including Seargent Prentiss Drive, US 84, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Freeway. Because the drive is relatively short and straightforward, it serves as an efficient connection through the region rather than a multi-day expedition.
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
50.6 miles from Ferriday, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. You will spend about 19% of your time on highways, meaning the majority of your travel involves navigating local road conditions. A significant portion of your journey consists of a 79.3-mile stretch along Seargent Prentiss Drive, which serves as the backbone of this route. The road's personality shifts from local street navigation to more structured highway driving as you transition onto the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Freeway. Be prepared for a varied experience that requires you to stay alert through frequent turns rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise.
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.
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 425; LA 15 / East Wallace Boulevard.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 2m 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: near the start (US 425; LA 15 / East Wallace Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.8 miles (US 61 / Seargent Prentiss Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 425; LA 15 / East Wallace Boulevard
Turn left onto US 425; LA 15 / East Wallace Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
12.7 mi into trip
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~15m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
12.8 mi into trip
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~15m in
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US 61 / Seargent Prentiss Drive
Merge onto US 61 / Seargent Prentiss Drive
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
4
92.2 mi into trip
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~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
8
100.6 mi into trip
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~2h 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 |
| US 84 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| East Wallace Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Government Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Seargent Prentiss Drive
— 79.3 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferriday, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.
1
Start on this road
203 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 425; LA 15
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Wallace Boulevard
3
Continue on US 84; US 425
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US 84; US 425
Use the none lane.
4
Keep slight right at fork
526 ft
·
14 sec
5
Merge onto US 61
79 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
Seargent Prentiss Drive
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
7
Continue on I 110
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 110
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the none lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 1A
Toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Turn right onto LA 73
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Government Street
11
Arrive at destination
Government Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable two-hour trip, you have the flexibility to depart at a time that best fits your schedule without worrying about complex pacing or overnight logistics. With no required stops programmed into the route, you can easily complete the entire 101.3-mile distance in one go if you prefer. Keep in mind that because the route is turn-heavy, it is wise to map out your navigation clearly before leaving Ferriday to avoid confusion on local roads. While $15 should cover your fuel costs, consider topping off your tank before you hit the longer 79.3-mile stretch to ensure you have plenty of range. Use the short duration of this drive to your advantage by planning your arrival in Baton Rouge for either the morning or afternoon to best avoid peak local traffic.
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 50.6 miles from Ferriday, LA, or about 1h 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.6 miles or 1h 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 38m
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 Ferriday, 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 Ferriday, LA
This is one driving day of about 101.3 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ferriday, 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.
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 50.6 mi from Ferriday, LA · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 50.6 miles from Ferriday, 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
$15.49 one way
$30.97 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $16.99 | $33.97 |
| premium | $4.61 | $18.39 | $36.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.51 | $45.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.64 | $4.86 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.18 | $6.48 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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 Sunday
Local time
2:44 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
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
2h 2m 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 Ferriday, LA to Baton Rouge, LA covers 101.3 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Seargent Prentiss Drive, US 84, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.6 miles from Ferriday, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.49 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 2h 2m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 425; LA 15 / East Wallace Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.8 miles (US 61 / Seargent Prentiss Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ferriday, LA to Baton Rouge, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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