Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
54.1 mi
87 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Vacherie, LA
Oleksandr Plakhota
Baton Rouge to South Vacherie is 54.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via I 10 and Airline Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a straightforward drive that's mostly highway, making it a quick and easy journey. With only about an hour behind the wheel, this is an ideal option for a short day trip or a quick hop between locations without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 31.3 mi | 34m |
| Airline Highway | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| LA 641 | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| LA 3127 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| LA 20 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Government Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fern Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| LA 643 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge, LA and South Vacherie, LA.
Start on Government Street
Turn right onto South 10th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 110
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Merge onto US 61
Turn right onto LA 641; LA 3213
Turn right onto LA 3127
Turn left onto LA 20
Turn straight onto LA 643
Turn right onto Fern Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 51 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 10 East
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 61 South: Gramercy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto LA 20
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$8.17 one way
$16.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.71 | $19.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.94 | $23.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.57 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Baton Rouge on Sunday
Local time
1:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in South Vacherie on Sunday
Local time
1:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is largely highway-focused, with 80% of the route utilizing major roads like I 10 and Airline Highway. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch on I 10, covering 31.3 miles without a major change in scenery. The profile suggests a consistent, faster pace for most of the journey, prioritizing efficiency over winding backroads. While LA 641 offers a slight variation, the overall character is that of a direct connection between two points.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Airline Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 7m 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 0.7 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.
Vacherie and nearby Wallace are small communities in the Acadiana region of Louisiana.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 54.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
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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