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
Photo: David Luyeye
The drive from Ferriday, LA to Baton Rouge, LA covers 101.3 miles and takes about 2h 2m 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, US 84, Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway 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 $15.49 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
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 .
Expect a 2h 2m drive with frequent turns across 101.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto US 425; LA 15 / East Wallace Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto US 61 / Seargent Prentiss Drive
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
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
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Ferriday, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.
Start on this road
Turn left onto US 425; LA 15
Continue on US 84; US 425
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 61
Take the exit
Continue on I 110
Continue on I 110
Take the exit
Turn right onto LA 73
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
Open the route before leaving Ferriday, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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.
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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
Regular Gas
$15.49 one way
$30.97 round trip
| 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Ferriday on Sunday
Local time
8:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Baton Rouge on Sunday
Local time
8:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
88°F
Maryland, LA
51 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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