Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brusly, LA
Perry Z
This short 6.7-mile drive from Baton Rouge to Brusly, Louisiana, is easily manageable in about 11 minutes, making it a perfect, quick trip. You'll primarily be on Highway 1 South, with a significant portion crossing the Horace Wilkinson Bridge. Given its brief duration and minimal distance, this route is ideal as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is a very reasonable $1, reflecting the short mileage. This journey stays within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward transition between two points in Louisiana.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 1 South | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Horace Wilkinson Bridge | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Saint Ferdinand Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Government Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge, LA and Brusly, LA.
Start on Government Street
Turn right onto Saint Ferdinand Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto LA 1
Turn right onto LA 989-2
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 1.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Saint Ferdinand Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward LA 1 North, LA 1 South: Port Allen, Plaquemine
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward LA 1 South: Plaquemine
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward LA 1 South: Plaquemine
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.01 one way
$2.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.11 | $2.22 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.20 | $2.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Baton Rouge on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Destination
Late night in Brusly on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 59% of it on highways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 3.9 miles along Highway 1 South. You'll begin with a substantial highway segment, including crossing the Horace Wilkinson Bridge, before transitioning to local road conditions as you approach Brusly on West Main Street. The drive provides a blend of faster-paced travel and more localized, potentially slower-moving sections.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Saint Ferdinand Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 6.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 11m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Saint Ferdinand Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Baton Rouge, LA to Brusly, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Plaquemine along the way.
Plaquemine
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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
This 6.7-mile, 11-minute drive is perfectly suited for a quick weekend getaway, easily doable as a same-day round trip.
Family Friendly
While the 6.7 miles is short enough for kids, the 8/10 complexity rating for navigation means this isn't the most straightforward drive for a family.
Solo Traveler
At just 6.7 miles and 11 minutes, this drive is comfortable for a solo traveler, though the 8/10 complexity might make it feel less engaging than a longer, more scenic route.
EV Driver
This route is definitely short enough for an EV on a single charge, and with 13 EV DC fast chargers nearby, range anxiety is not a concern.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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