Road Trips from Baton Rouge, LA
Looking for a weekend escape from Baton Rouge? You've got options for quick day trips or longer drives. Several destinations are within a 2-hour drive on mostly flat terrain, perfect for a short outing. If you have more time, there are longer routes, some over 4 hours, that offer a different driving experience with varied road types. Some of these longer drives also pass near significant parkland, giving you a chance to explore more nature.
Total Routes
8
Shortest
4h
With Parks Nearby
8
Weekend trip
8 total in this range
Sibley, LA
4h 45m245.9 mi one way
Bossier City, LA
4h 29m246.1 mi one way
This is one of the longer options at 246.1 miles, requiring 4.5 hours. The route uses mostly surface roads and has a high drive score of 9. It also provides access to Cane River Creole National Historical Park.
Shreveport, LA
4h 30m246.1 mi one way
Similar to Bossier City, this 246.1-mile trip takes 4.5 hours via mostly surface roads with a drive score of 9. It also offers proximity to Cane River Creole National Historical Park.
Eastwood, LA
4h 44m256.5 mi one way
At 256.5 miles and 4.7 hours, this is one of the longest routes. It's primarily surface roads with a drive score of 9 and includes access to Cane River Creole National Historical Park.
Greenwood, LA
4h 39m253.5 mi one way
This 253.5-mile drive takes 4.7 hours, using mostly surface roads and scoring a 9 for the drive. It also includes access to Cane River Creole National Historical Park.
Browse by Mood
Sibley, LA
4h 45m245.9 mi one way
Bossier City, LA
4h 29m246.1 mi one way
Shreveport, LA
4h 30m246.1 mi one way
Eastwood, LA
4h 44m256.5 mi one way
Bossier City, LA
4h 29m246.1 mi one way
Shreveport, LA
4h 30m246.1 mi one way
Mansfield, LA
4h218.2 mi one way
Ruston, LA
4h 17m218 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat terrain and parks accessible on some routes, spring offers pleasant driving conditions for exploring.
Summer
The flat terrain makes for easy driving, but plan for heat on longer routes, especially those with parks.
Fall
The varied road types and flat terrain are ideal for fall drives, with parks offering opportunities for outdoor enjoyment.
Winter
Winter drives on flat terrain are generally smooth, making any of these routes accessible and enjoyable.
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