Trip from Woodmere, LA to Baton Rouge, LA

Drive Time

1h 41m

Distance

89.4 mi

144 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 34m ★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Woodmere, LA, LA

Woodmere, LA

Valeriia Miller

Trip Overview

The drive from Woodmere, LA to Baton Rouge, LA covers 89.4 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Oakmere Drive, Deerpark Drive, Woodmere Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.67 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

44.7 miles from Woodmere, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 41m drive with frequent turns across 89.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Oakmere 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Woodmere, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is easy. At 1h 41m 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 Woodmere, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Oakmere Drive Unavailable Refreshing
Deerpark Drive Unavailable Refreshing
Woodmere Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Patricia Lane Unavailable Refreshing
Alex Kornman Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Long Leaf Lane Unavailable Refreshing
Destrehan Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Westbank Expressway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Oakmere Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodmere, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.

1

Start on Paige Janette Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Paige Janette Drive
2

At the end of the road, turn right onto Oakmere Drive

253 ft · 11 sec · Oakmere Drive
3

Turn right onto Deerpark Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Deerpark Drive
4

At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodmere Boulevard

308 ft · 13 sec · Woodmere Boulevard
5

Turn right onto Patricia Lane

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Patricia Lane
6

At the end of the road, turn left onto Alex Kornman Boulevard

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Alex Kornman Boulevard
7

Turn right onto Long Leaf Lane

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Long Leaf Lane
8

At the end of the road, turn left onto Destrehan Avenue

374 ft · 13 sec · Destrehan Avenue
9

Continue on Destrehan Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Destrehan Avenue
10

Keep slight left to continue on Destrehan Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Destrehan Avenue
11

Continue on Westbank Expressway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Westbank Expressway
12

Take the ramp straight toward US 90 Business East

0.3 mi · 34 sec · US 90 Business East
13

Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

3.6 mi · 4 min · Westbank Expressway
14

Continue on Crescent City Connection

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Crescent City Connection
15

Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

81 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
16

Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
17

Take the exit slight right toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown

0.2 mi · 37 sec · LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown
18

Turn left onto Government Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Government Street
19

Arrive at your destination

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 44.7 miles from Woodmere, LA, or about 50m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.7 miles or 50m 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baton Rouge, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Woodmere, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Woodmere, LA

This is one driving day of about 89.4 miles and 1h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Woodmere, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.7 mi from Woodmere, LA · 50m into the drive

Downtown Kenner, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kenner, LA

45 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

Maryland, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kenner, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.7 miles from Woodmere, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Baton Rouge, LA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.67 one way

$27.33 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $14.99 $29.98
premium $4.61 $16.23 $32.45
diesel $5.64 $19.86 $39.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.8 0 $9.39 $4.29
Efficient EV 22.4 0 $7.82 $3.58
EV Truck/SUV 35.8 0 $12.52 $5.72

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Woodmere, LA

Morning in Woodmere on Monday

Local time

9:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Baton Rouge, LA

Morning in Baton Rouge on Monday

Local time

9:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

88°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 41m 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 Woodmere, LA to Baton Rouge, LA covers 89.4 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Oakmere Drive, Deerpark Drive, Woodmere Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.7 miles from Woodmere, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.67 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 Woodmere, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is easy. At 1h 41m 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 Woodmere, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Woodmere, LA to Baton Rouge, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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