Origin
Baker, LA
Late night in Baker on Tuesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baker, 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
17m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 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 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baker, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute or a simple transition between Baker and Baton Rouge, this 11.9-mile trip is an easy one-day excursion. Expect to spend about 16 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate from the northern outskirts into the heart of the state capital. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of Louisiana, the drive feels familiar and straightforward. With a modest fuel cost of approximately $2, you can complete this journey without much financial planning. It is an ideal route for those needing to reach the city quickly, as it requires zero planned stops to finish the trip comfortably.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Scotland Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Government Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Groom Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
— 5.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baker, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.
1
Start on Groom Road
17 ft
·
2 sec
·
Groom Road
2
Turn right onto LA 19
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on LA 19
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Scotland Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
305 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
this road
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
6
Merge onto I 110
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 110
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 1A
Toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Turn right onto LA 73
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Government Street
10
Arrive at destination
Government Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 19 / Main Street
Turn right onto LA 19 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
3.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn left toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
5
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 110 / Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Merge onto I 110 / Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.2 mi into trip
|
~15m 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 left lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center,...
3
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
LA 73 / Government Street
Turn right onto LA 73 / Government Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.80 one way
$3.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
5:34 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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?
This journey is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, requiring your full attention as you transition between urban roads and the interstate. You will primarily navigate along Main Street and Scotland Avenue before merging onto I-110 South for the final leg of the trip. Because the highway share is 0% in terms of sustained long-distance travel, you should prepare for a more stop-and-go experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind. There is no significant longest stretch on Main Street, emphasizing that this route is defined by its local, maneuverable nature rather than high-speed cruising.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 19 / Main Street.
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 17m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 19 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
81 ft
36 ft
Total Climb
30 ft
Total Descent
65 ft
Highest Point
81 ft
Elevation Range
45 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Baker, LA and Baton Rouge, LA, road signs point toward River Center and Downtown.
River Center
11.2 mi in
|
~15m
Downtown
11.2 mi in
|
~15m
About the Cities
Starting in Baker, LA
Full guide →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 17m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway. 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: near the start (LA 19 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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