Origin
Baton Rouge, LA
Late night in Baton Rouge on Tuesday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baton Rouge, LA to Thibodaux, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
68.3 mi
110 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thibodaux, LA
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Trip Overview
This 68.3-mile drive from Baton Rouge, LA, to Thibodaux, LA, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 25 minutes. Given its short duration and the estimated fuel cost of $10, this route is ideal as a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily travel on I-10 and LA-20, with a portion on Airline Highway, offering a convenient connection within the Southeast region of Louisiana. The drive is predominantly on major roads, making it a practical option for getting between these two points without significant detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 31.3 mi | 34m |
| LA 20 | 11.1 mi | 15m |
| 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 |
| LA 3127 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Government Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 31.3 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge, LA and Thibodaux, 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 187
Toward US 61 South: Gramercy
Use 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
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Jackson Street
17
Turn right onto LA 1
116 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saint Mary Street
18
Arrive at destination
LA 1
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.1 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 115 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.
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
4
51 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
LA 20
Turn left onto LA 20
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.31 one way
$20.63 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.32 | $22.65 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.08 | $30.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.56 | $4.37 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Thibodaux, LA
Late night in Thibodaux on Tuesday
Local time
4:03 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
3 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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 76% of the drive taking place on interstates and major highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 31.3 miles on I-10, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. As you transition from I-10 to LA-20 and Airline Highway, the character of the drive will shift, likely presenting more local traffic and varied speed limits compared to the interstate segments. This mix means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and more typical road conditions as you approach your destination.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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 Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 11 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.
About the Cities
Starting in Baton Rouge, LA
Full guide →Founded 1719
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
Arriving in Thibodaux, LA
Full guide →Thibodaux is in Coastal Acadiana and is the seat of Lafourche Parish.
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: 68.3 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 (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Thibodaux, 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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