Trip from Bourg, LA to Baton Rouge, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 10m

Distance

95.3 mi

153 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 1m ★

6 AM

2h 10m

8 AM

2h 29m

10 AM

2h 17m

12 PM

2h 15m

3 PM

2h 18m

5 PM

2h 28m

8 PM

2h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Bourg, LA

Eric Seddon

Trip Overview

This 95.3-mile drive from Bourg, Louisiana, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a straightforward 2-hour and 10-minute trip, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate via I-10, West Park Avenue, and West Airline Highway, with about 53% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $15, and with no designated stops, you have the flexibility to choose your own breaks. This route offers a mixed driving experience as you travel within the Southeast region of Louisiana. It's a practical option for a quick transit between these two points.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

47.6 miles from Bourg, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	31.5 mi	34m
West Park Avenue	9.2 mi	14m
West Airline Highway	8.9 mi	10m
Louisiana 20	8.1 mi	11m
Coteau Road	7.3 mi	11m
LA 3213	6.8 mi	9m
LA 20	6.2 mi	9m
Highway 24	3.6 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 31.5 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bourg, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.

Start on Guidry Street

37 ft · 7 sec · Guidry Street

Turn left onto LA 24

1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 24

Turn right onto Klondyke Bridge

297 ft · 30 sec · Klondyke Bridge

Turn sharp right onto 43

1.4 mi · 3 min · Country Drive

At end of road, turn right onto Donut Street

250 ft · 32 sec · Donut Street

Turn left onto LA 24

2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 24

Turn straight onto LA 659

2.7 mi · 4 min · East Park Avenue

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto LA 3087

1.2 mi · 1 min · Prospect Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto LA 660

7.3 mi · 11 min · Coteau Road

Turn right onto LA 24

9.2 mi · 14 min · West Park Avenue

Continue on LA 20

0.8 mi · 1 min · Canal Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto LA 20

182 ft · 4 sec · Jackson Street

Continue on LA 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · Jackson Street

Continue on LA 20

397 ft · 8 sec · Saint Patrick Bridge

Turn straight onto Saint Patrick Street

2.6 mi · 3 min · Saint Patrick Street

Turn left

195 ft · 7 sec

Turn straight onto LA 20

417 ft · 6 sec · North Canal Boulevard

Continue on LA 20

8.1 mi · 11 min · Louisiana 20

Keep slight left at fork onto LA 20

6.2 mi · 9 min · LA 20

Turn right onto LA 3127

2.3 mi · 3 min · LA 3127

Turn left onto LA 3213

6.8 mi · 9 min · LA 3213

Turn left onto US 61

8.9 mi · 10 min · West Airline Highway

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

Merge onto I 10

31 mi · 34 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 110

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Exit 1A Toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto LA 73

0.6 mi · 1 min · Government Street

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

Government Street

Trip Plan

Given this is a 2-hour and 10-minute drive covering 95.3 miles, it's easily manageable in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Leaving Bourg in the morning should help you avoid potential traffic as you approach Baton Rouge. With a fuel cost estimate of $15, it’s a budget-friendly trip. Since there are no mandated stops, you can decide when and where to take breaks, but consider a brief pause around the halfway mark to stretch your legs. Pay attention to signage for West Airline Highway as you transition to more local roads closer to Baton Rouge.

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 47.6 miles from Bourg, LA, or about 1h 13m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.5 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 80 miles or 1h 52m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.6 miles or 1h 13m 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baton Rouge, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bourg, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bourg, LA

This is one driving day of about 95.3 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bourg, LA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 31.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

only incorporated city and parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Houma, LA

48 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

Central, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laplace, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.6 miles from Bourg, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cinclare Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Thibodaux, Louisiana

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $50 to $10 mile 27.2

Hours: 5–9 pm

+19852279507

Visit website

Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

1.7 mi

Court Street Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Port Allen, Louisiana

1.4 mi

Cinclare Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $50 to $10 mile 27.2

Thibodaux, Louisiana

Hours: 5–9 pm

+19852279507

Visit website

Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Expensive mile 88.5

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+12257679991

Visit website

Court Street Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 95.3

Port Allen, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12253304669

Visit website

Supper Club BR

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $100 or ab mile 88.5

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 5–10 pm

+12253411000

Visit website

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 95.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12253819922

Visit website

City Pork Jefferson

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 88.5

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+12256158880

Visit website

Bullfish Bistro

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 81.7

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12254781690

Visit website

Tu tierra-Cafeteria, Breakfast & Brunch

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 88.5

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+12252563986

Visit website

Green Park Park & Charge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 95.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Green Park Baton Rouge Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 95.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 95.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 95.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 95.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 95.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Louisiana Art & Science Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 95.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12253445272

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 88.5

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+12254165290

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 94.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | 43 / Country Drive

Turn sharp right onto 43 / Country Drive

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

7.8 mi into trip | ~14m in | LA 3087 / Prospect Boulevard

Turn right onto LA 3087 / Prospect Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

26.3 mi into trip | ~43m in | LA 20 / Jackson Street

Enter roundabout onto LA 20 / Jackson Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

94.1 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in | I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport

94.5 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in

Take the exit toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown

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 1A Toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center,...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.57 one way

$29.14 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$15.98	$31.96
premium	$4.61	$17.30	$34.59
diesel	$5.64	$21.17	$42.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28.6	$10.01	$4.57
Efficient EV	23.8	$8.34	$3.81
EV Truck/SUV	38.1	$13.34	$6.10

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Bourg, LA

Night in Bourg on Saturday

Local time

11:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Baton Rouge, LA

Night in Baton Rouge on Saturday

Local time

11:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Mostly Cloudy

SE 5 mph 2% chance 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

13 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

2h 10m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 53% of your travel occurring on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 31.5 miles on I-10, suggesting periods of consistent, faster-paced driving. While much of the route involves highway travel, the inclusion of West Park Avenue and West Airline Highway indicates that you'll also experience more local road conditions. This blend means the drive will likely shift between efficient highway cruising and more varied, potentially slower, sections as you approach your destination in Baton Rouge.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 43 / Country Drive.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 95.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (43 / Country Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.8 miles (LA 3087 / Prospect Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.3 miles (LA 20 / Jackson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

46 ft 3 ft

Total Climb

58 ft

Total Descent

18 ft

Highest Point

46 ft

~95.3 mi in

Elevation Range

44 ft

About the Cities

Arriving 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 2h 10m. Total distance: 95.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bourg, LA to Baton Rouge, LA covers 95.3 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, West Park Avenue, West Airline Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 47.6 miles from Bourg, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The route from Bourg, LA to Baton Rouge, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Bourg, LA to Baton Rouge, LA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Cinclare Restaurant

Cinclare Restaurant

Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant

Court Street Cafe

Supper Club BR

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

City Pork Jefferson

Bullfish Bistro

Tu tierra-Cafeteria, Breakfast & Brunch

Green Park Park & Charge

Green Park Baton Rouge Electric Vehicle Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

GreenPark Charging Station

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USS KIDD Veterans Museum

Riverfront Plaza & City Dock

Louisiana Art & Science Museum

North Boulevard Town Square

Capitol Park Museum

Burden Museum & Gardens

Blue Zoo Aquarium Baton Rouge

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bourg, LA

Baton Rouge, LA

Same local time

13 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 10m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

About the Cities

Arriving in Baton Rouge, LA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the trip from Bourg, LA to Baton Rouge, LA?

What are the main roads on this route?

Is this a good same-day trip?

Where should I stop halfway?

How much does gas cost for this trip?

What is the best time to leave?

How hard is the drive from Bourg, LA to Baton Rouge, LA?

Where does this route get tricky?

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