Origin
Baton Rouge, LA
Late night in Baton Rouge on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baton Rouge, LA to Greenwood, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenwood, LA
Jose Carlos Ramajo
Trip Overview
Baton Rouge to Greenwood is 11.4 miles and takes about 20 minutes via Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a quick connection, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment. Given its brief duration, you won't encounter major shifts in scenery or driving conditions. Plan for a straightforward journey with minimal stops needed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Hooper Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Harding Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Foster Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Government Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Tidecrest Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Price Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Windcrest Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
— 5.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge, LA and Greenwood, LA.
1
Start on Government Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Government Street
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 110 North: Metro Airport, Natchez
3
Merge onto I 110
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 6
Toward LA 408: Southern University, Metro Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
443 ft
·
10 sec
Toward LA 408 East: Harding Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto LA 408
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Harding Boulevard
7
Continue on LA 408
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Hooper Road
8
Turn left onto Foster Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Foster Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Windcrest Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Windcrest Avenue
10
Turn right onto Price Avenue
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Price Avenue
11
Turn left onto Tidecrest Drive
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Tidecrest Drive
12
Arrive at destination
Tidecrest Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 110 North: Metro Airport, Natchez
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 110 North: Metro Airport, Natchez
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m 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 left lanes.
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward LA 408: Southern University, Metro Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward LA 408: Southern University, Metro Airpo...
7
6.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward LA 408 East: Harding Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward LA 408 East: Harding Boulevard
5
10 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Foster Road
Turn left onto Foster Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.72 one way
$3.44 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.05 | $4.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 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 | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
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
Greenwood, LA
Late night in Greenwood on Sunday
Local time
5:58 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
20m 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 offers a mixed experience, with 48% of the route utilizing highways. You'll encounter stretches on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway, Hooper Road, and Harding Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 5.5 miles on the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway, providing a taste of faster-paced driving. As you progress, expect a transition from freeway conditions to more local road engagement. It's not a monotonous interstate cruise, nor is it a winding country lane; rather, it's a practical blend suited for efficient travel.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 11.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
On the drive from Baton Rouge, LA to Greenwood, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
Airport
6.2 mi in
|
~9m
About the Cities
Starting in Baton Rouge, LA
Full guide →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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway. 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 Greenwood, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenwood, 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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