Origin
Denham Springs, LA
Morning in Denham Springs on Sunday
Local time
9:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Denham Springs, 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
22m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Denham Springs, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Denham Springs to Baton Rouge, you are looking at a quick 17.3-mile journey that typically takes about 21 minutes. Because this is a short trip within the Southeast region of Louisiana, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will not need to worry about overnight accommodations or heavy travel fatigue. Budgeting about $2 for fuel should be more than enough to cover the distance comfortably. Since there are no required stops, you can expect a straightforward commute between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| I 10 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Government Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Range Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Centerville Street Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Benton Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Florida Republic Parkway
— 10.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denham Springs, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.
1
Start on Benton Street
228 ft
·
18 sec
·
Benton Street
2
Turn left onto Centerville Street Northwest
306 ft
·
13 sec
·
Centerville Street Northwest
3
Turn right onto LA 16
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Range Avenue
4
Continue on LA 3002
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
6
Merge onto I 12
10 mi
·
11 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 10
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 10
Use the slight right lane.
8
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.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 1A
Toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto LA 73
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Government Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
Government Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Centerville Street Northwest
Turn left onto Centerville Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge onto I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
16.2 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
8
16.6 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
$2.63 one way
$5.26 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.88 | $5.77 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Baton Rouge, LA
Morning in Baton Rouge on Sunday
Local time
9:21 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
4 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
22m 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 as you navigate your way between these two cities. You will spend your time on local roads like Centerville Street Northwest, North Range Avenue, and Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard rather than high-speed interstates. In fact, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will remain on local thoroughfares for the duration of the trip. Because there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch, you should stay alert for frequent turns throughout the 17.3-mile drive. This is a practical, functional road experience that prioritizes local connectivity over highway cruising.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.1 mi on West Florida Republic Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Florida Republic Parkway and I 10. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Centerville Street Northwest.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 17.4 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (Centerville Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Denham Springs, LA to Baton Rouge, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
Airport
16.2 mi in
|
~20m
|
via I 110
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 22m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.1 miles on West Florida Republic Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Baton Rouge, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (Centerville Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 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 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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