Origin
Port Barre, LA
Afternoon in Port Barre on Thursday
Local time
12:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Barre, LA to Baton Rouge, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
56m
Distance
51.2 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Barre, LA
Joaquin Carfagna
Trip Overview
The drive from Port Barre, LA to Baton Rouge, LA covers 51.2 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bayou Drive, Boggs Street, Railroad Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 51.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 51.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bayou Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Port Barre, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Port Barre, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Drive | — | — |
| Boggs Street | — | — |
| Railroad Avenue | — | — |
| I 10 East | — | — |
| LA 30 | — | — |
| Oklahoma Street | — | — |
| Nicholson Drive | — | — |
| Saint Louis Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bayou Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Barre, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.
1
Start on Saizan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Saizan Avenue
2
Turn left onto Bayou Drive
459 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bayou Drive
3
Turn straight onto Boggs Street
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Boggs Street
4
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
266 ft
·
7 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
5
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
1 min
6
Turn left
42 mi
·
54 min
7
Keep slight right
3.6 mi
·
5 min
8
Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 10 East: Baton Rouge
9
Merge slight left
3.0 mi
·
3 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward LA 30
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
LA 30
11
Keep slight right
400 ft
·
10 sec
12
Turn straight onto Oklahoma Street
495 ft
·
19 sec
·
Oklahoma Street
13
Turn right onto Nicholson Drive
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Nicholson Drive
14
Continue on Saint Louis Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
15
Turn right onto Government Street
13 ft
·
Government Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.6 mi from Port Barre, LA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.6 miles from Port Barre, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Baton Rouge, LA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Baton Rouge, LA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.73 one way
$15.46 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.49 | $16.98 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.30 | $22.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Baton Rouge, LA
Afternoon in Baton Rouge on Thursday
Local time
12:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Livonia, LA
26 mi in
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
1 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
56m 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 Port Barre, LA to Baton Rouge, LA covers 51.2 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bayou Drive, Boggs Street, Railroad Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.6 miles from Port Barre, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.73 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.
The drive from Port Barre, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Port Barre, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Port Barre, LA to Baton Rouge, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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