Origin
Gonzales, LA
Morning in Gonzales on Sunday
Local time
6:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gonzales, 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
30m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gonzales, LA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 23.6-mile drive from Gonzales to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, will take you about 30 minutes to complete. It's a perfect one-day trip, so no need to plan for an overnight stay. The majority of your journey, 84% to be exact, will be on highways, making it a largely efficient commute. You'll primarily be on I-10, LA 621, and North Airline Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this is an economical option for getting between these two Southeast Louisiana communities. Expect a practical, highway-focused experience for this short hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 16.9 mi | 19m |
| LA 621 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| North Airline Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Government Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Burnside Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Ascension Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| LA 73 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 16.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gonzales, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.
1
Start on LA 429
202 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Ascension Street
2
Turn right onto LA 44
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Burnside Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto US 61
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Airline Highway
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
5
Turn straight onto LA 621
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
LA 621
6
Turn left onto LA 73
170 ft
·
7 sec
·
LA 73
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 10
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 1A
Toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto LA 73
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Government Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
Government Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 22.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
LA 73
Turn left onto LA 73
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22.5 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
22.8 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
$3.56 one way
$7.13 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
6:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
S 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
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
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
30m 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?
This route leans heavily into its highway-focused profile, with 84% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 16.9 miles on I-10, offering a consistent pace. While much of the journey is on the interstate, you'll also navigate sections of LA 621 and North Airline Highway, which may offer a slightly different driving feel as you approach Baton Rouge. It's designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration, so settle in for a direct and functional drive.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.9 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and LA 621. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in near LA 73.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 23.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (LA 73): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 30m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.9 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: at 5.2 miles (LA 73): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 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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