Origin
Raceland, LA
Evening in Raceland on Wednesday
Local time
6:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Raceland, LA to Baton Rouge, LA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
79.7 mi
128 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Raceland, LA to Baton Rouge, LA covers 79.7 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, LA 307, West Airline Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.5 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.04 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
39.9 miles from Raceland, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 43m highway drive covering 79.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and LA 307. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.5 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and LA 307. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near LA 307.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.7 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 3.2 miles (LA 307): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles (LA 20): Navigation decision point; at 47.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
LA 307
Turn left onto LA 307
Navigation decision point
4
22.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
LA 20
Turn right onto LA 20
Navigation decision point
5
47.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
78.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
|
I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
8
79 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m 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 right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center,...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 31.5 mi | 34m |
| LA 307 | 19.1 mi | 26m |
| West Airline Highway | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| LA 3213 | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| LA 20 | 6 mi | 8m |
| Mill Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| LA 3127 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Government Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 31.5 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raceland, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.
1
Start on LA 182
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Mill Street
2
Turn left onto LA 307
19 mi
·
26 min
·
LA 307
3
Continue on Mars Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Mars Street
4
Turn right onto LA 20
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
LA 20
5
Turn right onto LA 3127
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
LA 3127
6
Turn left onto LA 3213
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
LA 3213
7
Turn left onto US 61
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
West Airline Highway
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
9
Merge onto I 10
31 mi
·
34 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 110
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 1A
Toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto LA 73
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Government Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
Government Street
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.9 miles from Raceland, LA, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.5 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 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.9 miles or 56m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baton Rouge, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Raceland, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Raceland, LA
This is one driving day of about 79.7 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Raceland, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 31.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.9 mi from Raceland, LA · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.9 miles from Raceland, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.04 one way
$24.07 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $13.21 | $26.43 |
| premium | $4.56 | $14.31 | $28.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.60 | $35.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.37 | $3.83 |
| Efficient EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.16 | $5.10 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Evening in Baton Rouge on Wednesday
Local time
6:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 43m 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 Raceland, LA to Baton Rouge, LA covers 79.7 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, LA 307, West Airline Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.9 miles from Raceland, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.04 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (LA 307): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles (LA 20): Navigation decision point; at 47.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Raceland, LA to Baton Rouge, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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