Origin
Jackson, LA
Afternoon in Jackson on Saturday
Local time
12:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, LA to Baton Rouge, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
38.4 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jackson, LA
Patricia Bozan
Trip Overview
Jackson to Baton Rouge is 38.4 miles and takes about 49 minutes via US 61, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive keeps you within the Southeast region, specifically within Louisiana. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfect for a quick transition between these two points. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about extensive planning, making it an ideal leg for a longer journey or a simple commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 61 | 20.1 mi | 24m |
| LA 965 | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Charter Street | 2 mi | 2m |
| Government Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 61
— 20.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.
1
Start on LA 10
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Charter Street
2
Turn left onto LA 965
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
LA 965
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 61; LA 10
20 mi
·
24 min
·
US 61; LA 10
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
5
Continue on I 110
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 110
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 1A
Toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Turn right onto LA 73
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Government Street
9
Arrive at destination
Government Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Jackson, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 37.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
LA 965
Turn left onto LA 965
Navigation decision point
3
9.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 61; LA 10 / US 61
At end of road, turn left onto US 61; LA 10 / US 61
Navigation decision point
4
29.3 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
37.7 mi into trip
|
~48m 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,...
3
37.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
LA 73 / Government Street
Turn right onto LA 73 / Government Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.80 one way
$11.60 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.37 | $12.73 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Saturday
Local time
12:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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
49m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the journey on main roads like US 61 and LA 965. You'll experience long stretches of open highway, including one uninterrupted segment of 20.1 miles on US 61. The Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway marks the approach into Baton Rouge. Expect a consistent driving experience that prioritizes efficiency over winding backroads, making for a predictable and relatively quick transit.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.1 mi on US 61.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 61 and LA 965. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near LA 965.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (LA 965): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (US 61; LA 10 / US 61): Navigation decision point; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Arriving in Baton Rouge, LA
Full guide →Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana, USA. Located on the east bank of the mighty Mississippi River, Baton Rouge is Louisiana's second largest city, home of Louisiana State University, major port facilities, and a variety of attractions.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 38.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.1 miles on US 61. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (LA 965): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (US 61; LA 10 / US 61): Navigation decision point; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Baton Rouge, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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