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Trip from Haughton, LA to Baton Rouge, LA

Drive Time

4h 50m

Distance

262.5 mi

422 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 37m ★
6 AM
4h 51m
8 AM
5h 18m
10 AM
5h 0m
12 PM
4h 57m
3 PM
5h 1m
5 PM
5h 16m
8 PM
4h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Haughton, LA to Baton Rouge, LA covers 262.5 miles and takes about 4h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, US 190, I 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 186.4 miles on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.13 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

131.2 miles from Haughton, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 50m drive with frequent turns across 262.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 186.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 204.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 262.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 204.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 204.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 205 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
204.4 mi into trip | ~3h 34m in

Take the exit toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
5
204.9 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
6
205 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in | US 190

Merge onto US 190

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
261.4 mi into trip | ~4h 48m 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
261.7 mi into trip | ~4h 48m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Haughton, LA to Baton Rouge, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.

Opelousas

204.4 mi in | ~3h 34m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway 186.4 mi 3h 10m
US 190 49.5 mi 1h 3m
I 20 14.7 mi 17m
LA 415 Spur 3.6 mi 5m
I 10 3 mi 3m
North Elm Street 0.8 mi 1m
West McKinley Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Highway 157 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway — 186.4 mi, about 3h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haughton, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.

1

Start on LA 614

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East Taylor Street
2

Continue on LA 614

0.6 mi · 1 min · West McKinley Avenue
3

Turn right onto LA 157

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Elm Street
4

Continue on LA 157

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Highway 157
5

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
6

Merge onto I 20

15 mi · 17 min · I 20
7

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 49 South: Alexandria
8

Continue on I 49

186 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
10

Keep slight left at fork

362 ft · 9 sec
Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
11

Merge onto US 190

49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 190
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur

3.6 mi · 5 min · LA 415 Spur
13

Turn left

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
14

Merge onto I 10

3.0 mi · 3 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 155A Toward LA 30 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork

399 ft · 9 sec
Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn straight onto LA 3290-1

494 ft · 18 sec · Oklahoma Street
18

Turn right onto LA 30

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Nicholson Drive
19

Continue on Saint Louis Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Saint Louis Street
20

Turn right onto Government Street

13 ft · 0 sec · Government Street
21

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 131.2 miles from Haughton, LA, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 186.4 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 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 131.2 miles or 2h 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 48m

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 Haughton, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

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 Haughton, LA

This is one driving day of about 262.5 miles and 4h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Haughton, 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 Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 186.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 131.2 mi from Haughton, LA · 2h 19m into the drive

Downtown Tyler, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tyler, TX

131 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

Tyler, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tyler, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 131.2 miles from Haughton, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 186.4 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells the...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 99.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.13 one way

$80.26 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 92 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $44.02 $88.03
premium $4.61 $47.64 $95.29
diesel $5.64 $58.32 $116.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 91.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 78.8 0 $27.56 $12.60
Efficient EV 65.6 0 $22.97 $10.50
EV Truck/SUV 105 1 $36.75 $16.80

Gas CO2

92 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Haughton, LA

Afternoon in Haughton on Monday

Local time

3:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Baton Rouge, LA

Afternoon in Baton Rouge on Monday

Local time

3:33 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

4h 50m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Haughton, LA to Baton Rouge, LA covers 262.5 miles and takes about 4h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, US 190, I 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 131.2 miles from Haughton, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.13 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 262.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 204.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 204.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 205 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Haughton, LA to Baton Rouge, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.

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