Origin
Baton Rouge, LA
Late night in Baton Rouge on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baton Rouge, LA to Breaux Bridge, 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
56m
Distance
47.7 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Breaux Bridge, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick getaway from Baton Rouge to Breaux Bridge, you are looking at a short, 47.7-mile journey that typically takes about 56 minutes. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of Louisiana, you won't experience a major shift in geography, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $7, it is a highly economical route for a spontaneous weekend outing. You will start your trip on Saint Ferdinand Street before navigating the Horace Wilkinson Bridge and eventually connecting to LA 328. It is a straightforward, practical drive that allows you to reach your destination in under an hour without the need for complex travel logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Horace Wilkinson Bridge | 44.9 mi | 51m |
| Rees Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| East Bridge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Anse Broussard Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Saint Ferdinand Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Government Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Highway | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
— 44.9 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge, LA and Breaux Bridge, LA.
1
Start on Government Street
300 ft
·
10 sec
·
Government Street
2
Turn right onto Saint Ferdinand Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Saint Ferdinand Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
4
Merge onto I 10
45 mi
·
51 min
·
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward LA 328: Breaux Bridge
6
Turn left onto LA 328
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Anse Broussard Highway
7
Continue on LA 328
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Rees Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto LA 336-1
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Bridge Street
9
Turn left onto LA 31
41 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Highway
10
Arrive at destination
LA 31
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Baton Rouge, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 47.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Saint Ferdinand Street
Turn right onto Saint Ferdinand Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Merge onto I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
45.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward LA 328: Breaux Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward LA 328: Breaux Bridge
5
45.6 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
LA 328 / Anse Broussard Highway
Turn left onto LA 328 / Anse Broussard Highway
Navigation decision point
4
47.4 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
LA 336-1 / East Bridge Street
At end of road, turn right onto LA 336-1 / East Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.20 one way
$14.41 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Breaux Bridge, LA
Late night in Breaux Bridge on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 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
3 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
56m 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 on this 47.7-mile trek. Because the route features 0% highway share, you will be navigating local roads for the entirety of the trip, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. The transition from city streets to the local path via the Horace Wilkinson Bridge creates a varied driving experience that keeps you engaged. Since there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, you should prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace compared to typical freeway travel. Navigating these local turns is the defining personality of this drive, offering a change of pace from standard high-speed transit.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.9 mi on Horace Wilkinson Bridge.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Saint Ferdinand Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Baton Rouge, LA to Breaux Bridge, LA is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Saint Ferdinand Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Starting 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
Arriving in Breaux Bridge, LA
Full guide →South Central Louisiana is a part of "Acadiana," the name given to the region of southern Louisiana that is the home of the Cajun (or "Acadian" as they were originally known) people. Everything that made Cajun culture popular came from this region: food, music, literature, and of course, the unique variant of French spoken here. This particular area, along with the Cajun Prairie, is effectively an enclave in the southern United States: an area that is predominantly French in background and culture, but still distinct from French culture in Metropolitan France or Quebec.
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 56m. Total distance: 47.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.9 miles on Horace Wilkinson Bridge. 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 0.1 miles (Saint Ferdinand Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Breaux Bridge, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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