If you are planning a trip from Baton Rouge to Schriever, expect a straightforward 72.1-mile journey that typically takes around 1 hour and 31 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $11, it remains an affordable way to navigate the Southeast region of Louisiana. Since the trip is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to structure your departure around your own schedule. The route keeps you within the same regional landscape, making for a consistent transit experience from start to finish.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.1 miles from Baton Rouge, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 41m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
31.3 mi
34m
LA 20
11.2 mi
16m
Airline Highway
9.1 mi
11m
LA 641
6.8 mi
9m
Louisiana 20
3.1 mi
4m
Saint Patrick Street
2.6 mi
3m
Main Street
2.4 mi
3m
LA 3127
2.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 31.3 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge, LA and Schriever, 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
31 mi·34 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·41 sec
Exit 187Toward US 61 South: GramercyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto US 61
9.1 mi·11 min·Airline Highway
8
Turn right onto LA 641; LA 3213
6.8 mi·9 min·LA 641; LA 3213
9
Turn right onto LA 3127
2.3 mi·3 min·LA 3127
10
Turn left onto LA 20
2.2 mi·3 min·LA 20
11
Turn straight onto LA 20
9.0 mi·12 min·LA 20
12
Continue on LA 20
3.1 mi·4 min·Louisiana 20
13
Continue on LA 20
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Canal Boulevard
14
Turn right onto Saint Patrick Street
2.6 mi·3 min·Saint Patrick Street
15
Continue on LA 20
397 ft·8 sec·Saint Patrick Bridge
16
Continue on LA 1; LA 20
0.7 mi·1 min·Jackson Street
17
Enter roundabout onto LA 20
139 ft·2 sec·Canal Boulevard
18
Continue on LA 20
0.8 mi·1 min·Canal Boulevard
19
Continue on LA 20
2.4 mi·3 min·Main Street
20
Turn slight right onto LA 20
186 ft·6 sec·LA 20
21
Turn left onto Highway 24
382 ft·11 sec·Highway 24
22
Arrive at destination
Highway 24
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 1 hour and 31-minute transit, consider leaving outside of peak traffic hours to maintain a steady pace. Because the total distance is only 72.1 miles, you likely won't need to schedule formal rest stops, though it is smart to ensure your tank is ready for the $11 fuel cost before you merge onto I-10. Keep a close watch on your speed as you transition from the high-speed stretches of the interstate to the more controlled environment of LA-20. Since the drive is short, use your flexibility to choose a departure time that avoids the rush associated with main arteries like Airline Highway. Always check local traffic reports for the interstate portion, as this is where you will encounter your longest stretch of road.
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 36.1 miles from Baton Rouge, LA, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.3 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 16 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.1 miles or 41m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Schriever, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Baton Rouge, LA
This is one driving day of about 72.1 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Baton Rouge, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 31.3 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 68.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 10 East
4
0.9 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
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
32.4 mi into trip|~36m in
Take the exit toward US 61 South: Gramercy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward US 61 South: Gramercy
5
68.8 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|LA 20 / Canal Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto LA 20 / Canal Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.89 one way
$21.78 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$11.95
$23.91
premium
$4.56
$12.94
$25.88
diesel
$5.61
$15.92
$31.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.6
0
$7.57
$3.46
Efficient EV
18
0
$6.31
$2.88
EV Truck/SUV
28.8
0
$10.09
$4.61
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Baton Rouge, LA
Late night
in Baton Rouge on Tuesday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Schriever, LA
Late night
in Schriever on Tuesday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
18 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 31m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with about 72% of your time spent on major roads like I-10, LA-20, and Airline Highway. You will spend the longest uninterrupted portion of your journey covering 31.3 miles on I-10 before transitioning onto secondary roads. Expect a mix of fast-paced interstate travel that eventually gives way to the flow of state highways as you approach your destination. The transition from the heavy traffic flow of Baton Rouge to the more localized feel of the southern routes defines the character of this trip. You will find that the road surface and driving intensity shift noticeably once you exit the interstate corridors.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.3 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and LA 20. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 31m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 1.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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
Houma is a small city (about 33,000 people in 2019, not including suburbs) in south central Louisiana. It is the seat and largest city in Terrebonne Parish, and the center of the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux Metropolitan Statistical Area. The region in total is home to a little over 200,000.
Bayou Terrebonne runs through the town roughly east to west between Main Street and Park Avenue, with the Intracostal Waterway running north to south.
The longest stretch is about 31.3 miles on I 10. 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 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 1.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Schriever, LA before heading back.
