Trip from Charenton, 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 4m

Distance

88.1 mi

142 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 56m ★

6 AM

2h 5m

8 AM

2h 22m

10 AM

2h 11m

12 PM

2h 9m

3 PM

2h 12m

5 PM

2h 22m

8 PM

1h 59m

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

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Charenton, LA

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Trip Overview

This 100-mile drive from Charenton to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, will take approximately 1 hour and 46 minutes. It's a straightforward, single-day trip, easily manageable within a few hours. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including the Chitimacha Trail, Sorrell Bridge Approach, and State Route 182, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $15. Given its relatively short distance and local road focus, this route offers a relaxed pace for exploring the Southeast Louisiana region.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

44 miles from Charenton, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	39.6 mi	45m
Main Highway	10.4 mi	15m
East Old Spanish Trail	6.7 mi	9m
Nursery Highway	6.5 mi	11m
State Route 182	4.8 mi	7m
Chitimacha Trail	4.7 mi	8m
East Main Street	3.6 mi	6m
Jane Street	2.5 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 39.6 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

94 ft · 8 sec · this road

Turn right onto LA 326

4.7 mi · 8 min · Chitimacha Trail

Turn left onto LA 670

195 ft · 7 sec · Sorrell Bridge Approach

Turn right onto LA 182

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 182

Continue on LA 182

2.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

Continue on LA 182

6.7 mi · 9 min · East Old Spanish Trail

Continue on LA 182

3.6 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

Turn right onto LA 31

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Chestnut Street

Continue on LA 31

2.5 mi · 3 min · Jane Street

Continue on LA 31

3.9 mi · 5 min · Main Highway

Enter roundabout onto LA 31

126 ft · 2 sec · Main Highway

Continue on LA 31

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Highway

Continue on LA 31

1.1 mi · 1 min · Rue Principale Sud

Continue on LA 31

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Rue Principale Nord

Continue on LA 31

5.6 mi · 8 min · Main Highway

Continue on LA 31

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Martin Street

Turn right onto LA 31

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street

At end of road, turn left onto LA 347

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Bridge Street Highway

Turn right onto LA 3039

1.2 mi · 2 min · Nursery Highway

Continue on LA 3039

0.7 mi · 1 min · Nursery Highway

At end of road, turn right onto LA 3039

4.6 mi · 8 min · Nursery Highway

At end of road, turn right onto LA 349

1.9 mi · 3 min · Nina Highway

At end of road, turn left onto LA 352

0.6 mi · 1 min · Henderson Highway

Enter roundabout

68 ft · 1 sec

Continue

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Merge onto I 10

40 mi · 45 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Exit 155A Toward LA 30 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

399 ft · 9 sec

Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto LA 3290-1

494 ft · 18 sec · Oklahoma Street

Turn right onto LA 30

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Nicholson Drive

Continue on Saint Louis Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Saint Louis Street

Turn right onto Government Street

13 ft · 0 sec · Government Street

Arrive at destination

Government Street

Trip Plan

This 1-hour, 46-minute drive is perfectly suited for a single day, so you have flexibility in when you depart. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize daylight and allow ample time for any unexpected local detours. With no designated stops and a short duration, you can easily incorporate brief breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated $15 cost covers the 100-mile distance, and plan your fuel stops accordingly. A good tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with State Route 182 before you leave, as it forms a significant portion of your path.

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 44 miles from Charenton, LA, or about 1h 10m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.6 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 19 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44 miles or 1h 10m 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 48m

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 Charenton, 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 Charenton, LA

This is one driving day of about 88.1 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Charenton, LA.

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

The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 39.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

seat of Iberia Parish, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Iberia, LA

44 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

New Iberia, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cecilia, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44 miles from Charenton, 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

Court Street Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Port Allen, Louisiana

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 100

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12253304669

Visit website

Josephine's Creole Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St Martinville, Louisiana

1.2 mi

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

2.3 mi

Court Street Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 100

Port Allen, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12253304669

Visit website

Josephine's Creole Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 35.7

St Martinville, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13373422477

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 100

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12253819922

Visit website

Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 100

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+12254789128

Visit website

Green Park Park & Charge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12253445272

Visit website

Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 35.7

St Martinville, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13373943754

Visit website

North Boulevard Town Square

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 100

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12253895520

Capitol Park Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 100

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12253425428

Visit website

Sing the River Sculpture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 100

Baton Rouge, LA

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 28.7 and 87.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

28.7 mi into trip | ~45m in | LA 31 / Main Highway

Enter roundabout onto LA 31 / Main Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

44.5 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | LA 349 / Nina Highway

At end of road, turn right onto LA 349 / Nina Highway

Navigation decision point

46.4 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | LA 352 / Henderson Highway

At end of road, turn left onto LA 352 / Henderson Highway

Navigation decision point

86.9 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Take the exit toward LA 30

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 155A Toward LA 30

87.3 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.31 one way

$26.61 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$14.61	$29.21
premium	$4.56	$15.81	$31.63
diesel	$5.61	$19.45	$38.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.4	$9.25	$4.23
Efficient EV	22	$7.71	$3.52
EV Truck/SUV	35.2	$12.33	$5.64

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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 16, 2026

Origin

Charenton, LA

Morning in Charenton on Sunday

Local time

11:48 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Baton Rouge, LA

Morning in Baton Rouge on Sunday

Local time

11:48 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°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

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 4m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than cruising on an open highway. With a 0% highway share, this journey stays on surface streets and county roads for its entire 100 miles. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to highlight, indicating consistent engagement with the road and surroundings. The profile suggests a consistent pace with frequent turns, so be prepared to stay alert and navigate through various local environments as you make your way toward Baton Rouge.

50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 39.6 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 28.7 miles in near LA 31 / Main Highway.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 88.1 miles you will encounter 17 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 28.7 miles (LA 31 / Main Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 44.5 miles (LA 349 / Nina Highway): Navigation decision point; at 46.4 miles (LA 352 / Henderson Highway): Navigation decision point.

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 4m. Total distance: 88.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 39.6 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Baton Rouge, 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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Trip from Charenton, 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

Court Street Cafe

Court Street Cafe

Josephine's Creole Restaurant

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp

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

Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site

North Boulevard Town Square

Capitol Park Museum

Sing the River Sculpture

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Charenton, LA

Baton Rouge, LA

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 4m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Baton Rouge, LA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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