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Trip from Gray, 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

1h 37m

Distance

75.7 mi

122 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m

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

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Downtown Gray, LA, LA

Gray, LA

Israyosoy S.

Trip Overview

This 75.7-mile drive from Gray, Louisiana, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 37 minutes. With a highway share of 62%, it's a largely highway-focused trip designed for efficient travel. The estimated fuel cost is around $11, making it an economical option. Given the relatively short duration and distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region of Louisiana for the entirety of this drive.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

37.9 miles from Gray, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 31.5 mi 34m
West Airline Highway 8.9 mi 10m
Louisiana 20 8.1 mi 11m
LA 3213 6.8 mi 9m
LA 20 6.2 mi 9m
West Park Avenue 6 mi 8m
Saint Patrick Street 2.6 mi 3m
LA 3127 2.3 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 31.5 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on LA 316

27 ft · 3 sec · Bayou Blue Road
2

Turn right onto LA 24

6.0 mi · 8 min · West Park Avenue
3

Continue on LA 20

0.8 mi · 1 min · Canal Boulevard
4

Enter roundabout onto LA 20

182 ft · 4 sec · Jackson Street
5

Continue on LA 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · Jackson Street
6

Continue on LA 20

397 ft · 8 sec · Saint Patrick Bridge
7

Turn straight onto Saint Patrick Street

2.6 mi · 3 min · Saint Patrick Street
8

Turn left

195 ft · 7 sec
9

Turn straight onto LA 20

417 ft · 6 sec · North Canal Boulevard
10

Continue on LA 20

8.1 mi · 11 min · Louisiana 20
11

Keep slight left at fork onto LA 20

6.2 mi · 9 min · LA 20
12

Turn right onto LA 3127

2.3 mi · 3 min · LA 3127
13

Turn left onto LA 3213

6.8 mi · 9 min · LA 3213
14

Turn left onto US 61

8.9 mi · 10 min · West Airline Highway
15

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
16

Merge onto I 10

31 mi · 34 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

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.
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec
Exit 1A Toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn left onto LA 73

0.6 mi · 1 min · Government Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
20

Arrive at destination

Government Street

Trip Plan

Consider departing in the morning to make the most of your day, especially since this 75.7-mile trip can be done in under two hours. With a modest fuel cost of $11, you likely won't need to worry about extensive refueling stops. The longest stretch on I-10 is over 31 miles, so plan any necessary breaks before or after this segment. Since there are no specific recommended stops and the drive is short, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it suits you best. Keep an eye on traffic as you get closer to Baton Rouge, as congestion can be a factor.

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 37.9 miles from Gray, LA, or about 53m 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 17 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.9 miles or 53m 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 23m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Gray, LA

This is one driving day of about 75.7 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Gray, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.

Downtown South Vacherie, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

South Vacherie, LA

38 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

South Vacherie, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Vacherie, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.9 miles from Gray, 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

City Pork Jefferson

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 70.3

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+12256158880

Visit website

Bullfish Bistro

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

1.3 mi

Court Street Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Port Allen, Louisiana

1.4 mi

City Pork Jefferson

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 70.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+12256158880

Visit website

Bullfish Bistro

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 64.9

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12254781690

Visit website

Court Street Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.7

Port Allen, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12253304669

Visit website

Cinclare Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $50 to $10 mile 5.4

Thibodaux, Louisiana

Hours: 5–9 pm

+19852279507

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 75.7

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12253819922

Visit website

Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 70.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+12254789128

Visit website

Tiger Phở Vietnamese Kitchen

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.9

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12259305448

Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Expensive mile 70.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+12257679991

Visit website

Green Park Park & Charge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 75.7

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 54.1

Gonzales, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

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 75.7

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 75.7

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 75.7

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 75.7

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 75.7

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

GreenPark Charging Station

1.7 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 75.7

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12253893246

Visit website

13th Gate Escape, Louisiana's Ultimate Escape Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 75.7

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–10:15 pm

+12253891313

Visit website

USS KIDD Veterans Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 75.7

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9:30 am–3:30 pm

+12253421942

Visit website

Riverfront Plaza & City Dock

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 75.7

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 75.7

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12253445272

Visit website

Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 70.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+12257652437

Visit website

Burden Museum & Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 70.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12257633990

Visit website

North Boulevard Town Square

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 75.7

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 75.7

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12253425428

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 75 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 24 / West Park Avenue

Turn right onto LA 24 / West Park Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
6.7 mi into trip | ~10m in | LA 20 / Jackson Street

Enter roundabout onto LA 20 / Jackson Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
43.1 mi into trip | ~59m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
74.6 mi into trip | ~1h 34m 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
75 mi into trip | ~1h 35m 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

$11.43 one way

$22.86 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $12.55 $25.10
premium $4.56 $13.59 $27.17
diesel $5.61 $16.71 $33.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.7 0 $7.95 $3.63
Efficient EV 18.9 0 $6.62 $3.03
EV Truck/SUV 30.3 0 $10.60 $4.84

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Gray, LA

Night in Gray on Saturday

Local time

11:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Baton Rouge, LA

Night in Baton Rouge on Saturday

Local time

11:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Mostly Sunny

S 10 mph 0% 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

5 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

1h 37m 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 highway-focused drive for most of this 75.7-mile route, with 62% of the journey on major roads. You'll spend a significant portion on I-10, including a longest stretch of 31.5 miles without needing to exit. The drive also incorporates West Airline Highway and Louisiana 20, offering a mix of faster-paced travel and potentially more local road segments as you approach your destination. This profile suggests a journey that prioritizes covering ground efficiently.

62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.5 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and West Airline Highway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 24 / West Park Avenue.

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 75.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 (LA 24 / West Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (LA 20 / Jackson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 43.1 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 1h 37m. Total distance: 75.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 31.5 miles on I 10. 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 (LA 24 / West Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (LA 20 / Jackson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 43.1 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 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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