Origin
Addis, LA
Late night in Addis on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Addis, LA to Baton Rouge, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Addis, LA
Abenezer Muluken
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Addis to Baton Rouge, you are looking at a quick 9-mile trip that typically takes about 17 minutes. This short commute is perfect for a day trip, as it requires no overnight stay and fits easily into a morning or afternoon schedule. You will navigate via Highway 1 South, the Horace Wilkinson Bridge, and I-10 East to reach your destination within the Southeast region of Louisiana. With a fuel cost estimate of just $1, this is an incredibly budget-friendly drive. It is a straightforward local transit that connects these two points efficiently without any planned stops along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 1 South | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Horace Wilkinson Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 1st Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Nicholson Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Saint Louis Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Oklahoma Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Government Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 1 South
— 5.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Addis, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.
1
Start on 1st Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Street
2
Turn left onto LA 1
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 1 South
3
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
4
Merge onto I 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 155A
Toward LA 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
399 ft
·
9 sec
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto LA 3290-1
494 ft
·
18 sec
·
Oklahoma Street
8
Turn right onto LA 30
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Nicholson Drive
9
Continue on Saint Louis Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
10
Turn right onto Government Street
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
Government Street
11
Arrive at destination
Government Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 6.6 and 9.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
7
8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward LA 30
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 155A
Toward LA 30
6
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
LA 30 / Nicholson Drive
Turn right onto LA 30 / Nicholson Drive
Navigation decision point
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Government Street
Turn right onto Government Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.37 one way
$2.75 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Late night in Baton Rouge on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°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
2 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
15m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0 percent, you will spend your time navigating local roads and the bridge structure rather than extended stretches of open highway. There is no significant distance on a single road, as the longest stretch is 0 miles on Highway 1 South. The route requires your full attention due to the frequent turns and the transition across the Horace Wilkinson Bridge. Prepare for a dynamic driving experience that prioritizes maneuvering through the local landscape over high-speed travel.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Highway 1 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 1 South and Horace Wilkinson Bridge. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
46 ft
13 ft
Total Climb
51 ft
Total Descent
23 ft
Highest Point
46 ft
~9.1 mi in
Elevation Range
33 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Addis, LA
Full guide →Founded 1915
Top landmarks
- • Bank of Addis — bank building in Addis, Louisiana
Arriving in Baton Rouge, LA
Full guide →Founded 1719
Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana, USA. Located on the east bank of the mighty Mississippi River, Baton Rouge is Louisiana's second largest city, home of Louisiana State University, major port facilities, and a variety of attractions.
Top landmarks
- • Louisiana State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Louisiana
- • USS Kidd — 1943 Fletcher-class destroyer
- • Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center — hotel in Baton Rouge, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Highway 1 South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Baton Rouge, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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