Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
60.5 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montz, LA
Miguel Cuenca
This 60.5-mile drive from Montz, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 17 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, with no need to break it up. You'll spend most of your time on I-10, making up 84% of the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this is an economical and efficient way to travel between these two points within the Southeast region of Louisiana. The route offers a direct path, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 60.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 84% of your travel occurring on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 50.3 miles on I-10, so you'll settle into a steady pace for a significant portion of the drive. The route begins on local roads like East 5th Street and Belle Terre Boulevard before merging onto the interstate. While the majority is highway, the initial and final segments offer a brief change of pace before you reach Baton Rouge. This drive is characterized by its efficiency rather than winding scenic byways.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and East 5th Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in near LA 3188 / Belle Terre Boulevard.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles (LA 3188 / Belle Terre Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9 miles (I 10): 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 right onto LA 3188 / Belle Terre Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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 |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 50.3 mi | 55m |
| East 5th Street | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| Belle Terre Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| River Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Government Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Airline Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hemlock Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Montz, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.
Start on this road
Turn left onto LA 628
Continue on LA 628
Turn right onto LA 3224
Turn left onto US 61
Turn right onto LA 3188
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 110
Take the exit
Turn left onto LA 73
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.3 mi from Montz, LA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Montz, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Perkins Rowe, LA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 05:30-20:00
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, short detour
Baton Rouge, LA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Th 05:30-20:00, Fr-Sa 05:30-21:00, Su...
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Baton Rouge, LA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Baton Rouge, LA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
La Place, LA
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 04:00-24:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
LaPlace, LA
Cuisine: chicken
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Cuisine: indian
Fast_food
Near the start, short detour
La Place, LA
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 08:00-23:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, short detour
Baton Rouge, LA
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 07:30-20:30
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: ice_cream;snowballs
Park
Near the end, right off the route
Park
Near the end, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
Baton Rouge, LA
Hours: 8:00-17:00
Visit websiteMuseum
Near the end, right off the route
Baton Rouge, LA
Visit websiteHeritage
Near the end, right off the route
Monument
Near the end, right off the route
Memorial
Near the end, short detour
Museum
Near the end, short detour
Port Allen, LA
Visit websiteMotel
Near the end, short detour
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
Motel
Near the end, short detour
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Regular Gas
$9.14 one way
$18.27 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.03 | $20.06 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.35 | $2.90 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.47 | $3.87 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Montz on Saturday
Local time
9:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Baton Rouge on Saturday
Local time
9:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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