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Trip from Jonesville, 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 20m

Distance

117.6 mi

189 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 11m ★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m

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

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Downtown Jonesville, LA, LA

Jonesville, LA

Mario Spencer

Trip Overview

Jonesville, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is 117.6 miles and takes about 2 hours 20 minutes via Seargent Prentiss Drive, 4th Street, and East Wallace Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to the same region. Expect a drive with frequent turns, characteristic of local roads rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With a recommended one-day duration and a modest fuel cost, this route is a straightforward option for getting between these two points.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

58.8 miles from Jonesville, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Seargent Prentiss Drive 79.3 mi 1h 34m
4th Street 16.4 mi 18m
East Wallace Boulevard 10.2 mi 11m
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway 5.4 mi 6m
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway 2.5 mi 3m
John R Junkin Drive 2.4 mi 3m
Government Street 0.5 mi 1m
Division Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Seargent Prentiss Drive — 79.3 mi, about 1h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Division Street

133 ft · 11 sec · Division Street
2

Turn left onto US 84

16 mi · 18 min · 4th Street
3

Turn right onto US 84; US 425

10 mi · 11 min · East Wallace Boulevard
4

Continue on US 84; US 425

2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive
5

Keep slight right at fork

526 ft · 14 sec
6

Merge onto US 61

79 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
8

Continue on I 110

2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 110

5.4 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 1A Toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11

Turn right onto LA 73

0.5 mi · 1 min · Government Street
12

Arrive at destination

Government Street

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 2 hour 20 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility for departure time. Leaving in the morning allows you to arrive in Baton Rouge with ample time to explore or settle in. While there are no specific stops recommended in the data, be mindful of the 'turn-heavy' nature of the route; keeping your GPS handy will be essential. Plan for your fuel needs, as the estimated cost is $18, and it's always wise to top off before heading out, especially on local routes where fuel stations might be less frequent than on major interstates.

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 58.8 miles from Jonesville, LA, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.3 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 26 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 58.8 miles or 1h 9m 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 53m

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 Jonesville, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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

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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 Jonesville, LA

This is one driving day of about 117.6 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Jonesville, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Seargent Prentiss Drive for about 79.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Jackson, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jackson, LA

59 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.

Popular next leg

Jackson, LA to Baton Rouge, LA

38.4 mi · 49m

Pacing Suggestions

Natchez, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jackson, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.8 miles from Jonesville, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Seargent Prentiss Drive if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.3 miles.

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

Restaurant 1796

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St Francisville, Louisiana

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $50 to $10 mile 84

Hours: 5–9 pm

+12257844096

Visit website

Court Street Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Port Allen, Louisiana

1.4 mi

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

2.3 mi

Restaurant 1796

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $50 to $10 mile 84

St Francisville, Louisiana

Hours: 5–9 pm

+12257844096

Visit website

Court Street Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 117.6

Port Allen, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12253304669

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 117.6

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 117.6

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+12254789128

Visit website

The Saint Restaurant and Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $50 to $10 mile 84

St Francisville, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+12256356502

Visit website

Little Tokyo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 33.6

Natchez, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+16013045802

City Pork Jefferson

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30 mile 117.6

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+12256158880

Visit website

The Smokey Pit | Smoke House Eatery & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 117.6

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Closed

+12259233998

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 100.8

Zachary, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Green Park Park & Charge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 117.6

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Eaton Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 25.2

Natchez, Mississippi

+18773862273

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 117.6

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 117.6

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 117.6

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 117.6

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 117.6

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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 117.6

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 117.6

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 117.6

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 117.6

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12253445272

Visit website

North Boulevard Town Square

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 117.6

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 117.6

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 117.6

Baton Rouge, LA

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Knock Knock Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 117.6

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+12253883090

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 116.9 — 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 | US 84 / 4th Street

Turn left onto US 84 / 4th Street

Navigation decision point

4
16.5 mi into trip | ~18m in | US 84; US 425 / East Wallace Boulevard

Turn right onto US 84; US 425 / East Wallace Boulevard

Navigation decision point

4
29.1 mi into trip | ~33m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
108.5 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in

Take the exit toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
8
116.9 mi into trip | ~2h 19m 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 left lanes. Exit 1A Toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center,...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.76 one way

$35.52 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $19.50 $38.99
premium $4.56 $21.11 $42.22
diesel $5.61 $25.96 $51.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.3 0 $12.35 $5.64
Efficient EV 29.4 0 $10.29 $4.70
EV Truck/SUV 47 0 $16.46 $7.53

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Jonesville, LA

Late night in Jonesville on Sunday

Local time

5:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Baton Rouge, LA

Late night in Baton Rouge on Sunday

Local time

5:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

78°F

Jackson, LA

59 mi in

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

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

2h 20m 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?

This drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local experience than a highway slog. Only 7% of the route is on highways, so be prepared for a more involved navigation. The longest stretch without a turn or exit is 79.3 miles on Seargent Prentiss Drive, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you re-enter more varied road conditions. The road profile suggests a series of smaller roads and boulevards rather than a single continuous highway.

Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.3 mi on Seargent Prentiss Drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 84 / 4th Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 84 / 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (US 84; US 425 / East Wallace Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 29.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 20m. Total distance: 117.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 79.3 miles on Seargent Prentiss Drive. 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.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 84 / 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (US 84; US 425 / East Wallace Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 29.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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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