Origin
Shenandoah, LA
Late night in Shenandoah on Friday
Local time
3:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shenandoah, LA to Baton Rouge, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shenandoah, LA
Sami Aksu
Trip Overview
This short, 13.4-mile drive from Shenandoah to Baton Rouge in Louisiana is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking only about 22 minutes. You'll primarily use I-10 and Coursey Boulevard, with the West Florida Republic Parkway also part of the journey. Given the quick transit time, there's no need for an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $2, making it a very budget-friendly excursion. This route offers a mixed driving experience suitable for a quick commute or an easy hop between these Southeast Louisiana locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is largely defined by its 52% highway share, indicating a good portion will be spent on faster-paced roads like I-10. Expect a mixed drive that transitions between interstate speeds and potentially more localized traffic. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.6 miles on I-10, suggesting a period of consistent travel before any potential exits or changes in road type. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway cruising and the reality of surface street navigation.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 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 3.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Chadsford Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 13.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Chadsford Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (George O'Neal Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.8 miles (US 61 / Airline Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Chadsford Avenue
Turn left onto Chadsford Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
George O'Neal Road
At end of road, turn left onto George O'Neal Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
4.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 61 / Airline Highway
Turn right onto US 61 / Airline Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
12.3 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
12.7 mi into trip
|
~20m 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,...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Shenandoah, LA and Baton Rouge, LA, road signs point toward Airport, River Center and Downtown.
Airport
12.3 mi in
|
~20m
|
via I 110
River Center
12.7 mi in
|
~20m
Downtown
12.7 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Coursey Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 3 mi | 3m |
| Airline Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Government Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| George Oneal Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Kennesaw Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 3.6 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shenandoah, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.
1
Start on Antioch Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Antioch Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Chadsford Avenue
497 ft
·
17 sec
·
Chadsford Avenue
3
Turn right onto Kennesaw Drive
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Kennesaw Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto George O'Neal Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
George O'Neal Road
5
Continue on George Oneal Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Oneal Road
6
Continue on Coursey Boulevard
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Coursey Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on this road
174 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto US 61
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Airline Highway
Use the right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 12 West: Baton Rouge
10
Merge onto I 12
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
11
Merge onto I 10
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 10
Use the slight right lane.
12
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.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 1A
Toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto LA 73
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Government Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
Government Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.02 one way
$4.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Baton Rouge on Friday
Local time
3:25 AM
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
1 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
22m 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 Shenandoah, LA to Baton Rouge, LA covers 13.4 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Coursey Boulevard, West Florida Republic Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 miles from Shenandoah, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.02 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 is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 13.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Chadsford Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (George O'Neal Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.8 miles (US 61 / Airline Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Shenandoah, LA and Baton Rouge, LA, road signs point toward Airport, River Center and Downtown.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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