Origin
Baton Rouge, LA
Late night in Baton Rouge on Sunday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baton Rouge, LA to Kentwood, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
76.5 mi
123 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kentwood, LA
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Trip Overview
Baton Rouge to Kentwood is 76.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via West Florida Republic Parkway and I-10, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region of Baton Rouge to the Southeast region of Kentwood. Expect a mixed drive profile, meaning you'll experience both highway speeds and potentially slower local road segments. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward journey between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 37.6 mi | 41m |
| Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway | 31.9 mi | 34m |
| I 10 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Avenue G | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Government Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South 10th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Route 38 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Florida Republic Parkway
— 37.6 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge, LA and Kentwood, LA.
1
Start on Government Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Government Street
2
Turn right onto South 10th Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
South 10th Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 10 East
4
Merge onto I 110
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5
Merge onto I 10
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 159
Toward I 12 East: Hammond
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Continue on I 12
38 mi
·
41 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 38B
Toward I 55 North: Jackson
9
Merge onto I 55
32 mi
·
34 min
·
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
11
Keep slight right at fork
195 ft
·
3 sec
12
Turn straight onto LA 38
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
State Route 38
13
Continue on LA 38
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue G
14
Turn left onto US 51
512 ft
·
8 sec
·
3rd Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 51
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 38.2 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 1.1 and 75.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
4.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 12 East: Hammond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 159
Toward I 12 East: Hammond
5
43.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward I 55 North: Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 38B
Toward I 55 North: Jackson
5
43.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
I 55 / Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
Merge onto I 55 / Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
75.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.55 one way
$23.11 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $12.68 | $25.37 |
| premium | $4.56 | $13.73 | $27.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.89 | $33.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 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 | 0 | $8.03 | $3.67 |
| Efficient EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.71 | $4.90 |
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
Kentwood, LA
Late night in Kentwood on Sunday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Livingston, LA
38 mi in
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
27 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 25m 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 trip offers a mixed drive, with 54% of the route on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 37.6-mile segment on West Florida Republic Parkway, which likely provides a more consistent pace. The inclusion of I-10 suggests periods of faster, more direct travel. As you progress, the road character will likely shift between these faster highway sections and potentially more varied local road conditions. It's not an all-interstate grind, nor is it exclusively rural backroads, offering a bit of both.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.6 mi on West Florida Republic Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 1.1 miles in near I 10.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 1h 25m. Total distance: 76.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.6 miles on West Florida Republic Parkway. 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 Kentwood, 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 1.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.2 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 Kentwood, 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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