Origin
Baton Rouge, LA
Morning in Baton Rouge on Tuesday
Local time
10:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baton Rouge, LA to Delcambre, 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
1h 43m
Distance
77 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delcambre, LA
Maive & Nahuel Fotografía
Trip Overview
Baton Rouge to Delcambre is 77 miles and takes about 1 hour 43 minutes via Horace Wilkinson Bridge and Verot School Road, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. You'll primarily be on surface roads, making for a more local feel than a highway-heavy trip. With only one day recommended, this route is perfect for a quick excursion without needing to plan for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.5 miles from Baton Rouge, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Horace Wilkinson Bridge | 49.8 mi | 56m |
| Verot School Road | 9.5 mi | 16m |
| Highway 339 | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Louisiana Avenue | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| US 90 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Decon Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Veteran Memorial Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
— 49.8 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge, LA and Delcambre, 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
50 mi
·
56 min
·
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward Louisiana Avenue, Johnston Street
6
Turn left onto Louisiana Avenue
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Louisiana Avenue
7
Turn left onto US 90; LA 182
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
US 90; LA 182
8
Turn right onto Verot School Road
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Verot School Road
9
Enter roundabout onto LA 339
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Verot School Road
10
Continue on LA 339
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Verot School Road
11
Continue on LA 339
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Chemin Agreable Street
12
Turn right onto LA 339
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Decon Road
13
Turn straight onto LA 339
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 339
14
Turn left onto LA 14
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
15
Continue on LA 14
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Veteran Memorial Drive
16
Turn straight onto LA 14
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
17
Turn right onto LA 330
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Railroad Street
18
Turn right onto West Main Street
88 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour 43 minute drive time, you have a lot of flexibility with when you leave Baton Rouge. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid the peak rush hour and give yourself ample time to reach Delcambre. Since this is a short trip with no designated stops, you can easily break it up with spontaneous detours if something catches your eye. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $12, and it's always wise to top off before heading out on any trip, especially one with a significant surface road component.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.5 miles from Baton Rouge, LA, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.5 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delcambre, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Baton Rouge, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Baton Rouge, LA
This is one driving day of about 77 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Baton Rouge, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Horace Wilkinson Bridge for about 49.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.5 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 77 — 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.
5
50.2 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward Louisiana Avenue, Johnston Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Louisiana Avenue, Johnston Street
4
54 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
US 90; LA 182
Turn left onto US 90; LA 182
Navigation decision point
5
77 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.63 one way
$23.26 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $12.77 | $25.53 |
| premium | $4.56 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.00 | $34.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.70 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.78 | $4.93 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Delcambre, LA
Morning in Delcambre on Tuesday
Local time
10:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 43m 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 drive is mostly surface roads, with only 12% of the route on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 49.8 miles on the Horace Wilkinson Bridge, which transitions into Verot School Road. After this initial highway portion, expect to navigate more local streets and roads, so keep an eye out for frequent intersections.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.8 mi on Horace Wilkinson Bridge.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Saint Ferdinand Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 43m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 50.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
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 1h 43m. Total distance: 77 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.8 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 50.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Delcambre, 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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