This 102.9-mile journey from Baton Rouge to Deville, Louisiana, is designed for a single day of driving, taking approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. It's a straightforward trip with a significant portion on main roads like LA 1 and Highway 107. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, it's an economical option for a quick getaway or a practical way to reach your destination. The route stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout. Consider this a manageable day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51.5 miles from Baton Rouge, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
LA 1
50.1 mi
1h 9m
State Route 1
11.3 mi
13m
Highway 107
8.7 mi
15m
False River Road
8.3 mi
12m
Effie Highway
5.5 mi
9m
Wye Road
4.3 mi
5m
Highway 115
4 mi
7m
North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
LA 1
— 50.1 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge, LA and Deville, 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
3.1 mi·3 min·Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 151Toward LA 415: LobdellUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
317 ft·7 sec
Toward LA 415: LobdellUse the right lane.
7
Merge onto LA 415
3.6 mi·4 min·North Lobdell Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 190; LA 1
11 mi·13 min·State Route 1
9
Turn right onto LA 1
4.3 mi·5 min·Wye Road
10
Continue on LA 1
8.3 mi·12 min·False River Road
11
Turn left onto LA 1
1.8 mi·3 min·Hospital Road
12
Turn left onto LA 1; LA 10
50 mi·1 hr 9 min·LA 1; LA 10
13
Turn right onto LA 107; LA 115
1.4 mi·2 min·South Main Street
14
Continue on LA 107; LA 115
2.0 mi·3 min·Highway 107
15
Continue on LA 107; LA 115; LA 1192
0.1 mi·12 sec·State Route 107
16
Continue on LA 107; LA 115
6.7 mi·11 min·Highway 107
17
Turn right onto LA 115
5.5 mi·9 min·Effie Highway
18
Continue on LA 115
4.0 mi·7 min·Highway 115
19
Turn left onto LA 1207
174 ft·12 sec·Highway 1207
20
Turn sharp left
57 ft·2 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour 30-minute duration, this route is easily accomplished in a single day. You can depart at your leisure, but an early start will give you ample time to reach Deville without feeling rushed. With only one planned stop, you have flexibility to break up the 102.9 miles as needed, perhaps around the 50-mile mark on LA 1. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer stretches, and note the estimated $16 fuel cost as a planning point. Being a highway-focused drive, it's wise to anticipate typical highway traffic patterns.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 51.5 miles from Baton Rouge, LA, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.1 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 23 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.5 miles or 1h 10m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deville, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Baton Rouge, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Baton Rouge, LA
This is one driving day of about 102.9 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Baton Rouge, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on LA 1 for about 50.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 102.9 — 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.
7
3.5 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the exit toward LA 415: Lobdell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 151
Toward LA 415: Lobdell
7
3.8 mi into trip|~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward LA 415: Lobdell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward LA 415: Lobdell
6
102.9 mi into trip|~2h 30m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.54 one way
$31.08 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$17.06
$34.12
premium
$4.56
$18.47
$36.94
diesel
$5.61
$22.72
$45.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.9
0
$10.80
$4.94
Efficient EV
25.7
0
$9.00
$4.12
EV Truck/SUV
41.2
0
$14.41
$6.59
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Baton Rouge, LA
Late night
in Baton Rouge on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
S 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Deville, LA
Late night
in Deville on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 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
1 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
2h 30m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 72% of the route utilizing these faster roads. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 50.1 miles on LA 1, offering a chance to settle in. While primarily on main highways, the road character will likely involve stretches that feel more like traditional highways interspersed with sections that are closer to local or state routes as you progress. This mix provides a good balance for covering distance without feeling entirely monotonous.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.1 mi on LA 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on LA 1 and State Route 1. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Saint Ferdinand Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 102.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 102.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.1 miles on LA 1. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Deville, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Deville, LA before heading back.
