Origin
Livingston, LA
Late night in Livingston on Sunday
Local time
5:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Livingston, 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
36m
Distance
29.5 mi
47 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 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Livingston, LA
Israyosoy S.
Trip Overview
Traveling from Livingston to Baton Rouge is a straightforward 29.4-mile trip that typically takes about 30 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this journey is perfectly suited as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You will navigate via South Frost Road, West Florida Republic Parkway, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Freeway to reach your destination within the same Southeast region of Louisiana. Budgeting roughly $4 for fuel should comfortably cover this transit. It is a practical, no-fuss route that offers an efficient way to transition between these two Louisiana communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 22.6 mi | 24m |
| I 10 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| South Frost Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Government Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Circle Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Florida Republic Parkway
— 22.6 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.
1
Start on LA 1035-4
157 ft
·
9 sec
·
Circle Drive
2
Turn left onto LA 63
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Frost Road
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
4
Merge onto I 12
23 mi
·
24 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 10
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 10
Use the slight right lane.
6
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.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 1A
Toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto LA 73
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Government Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
Government Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.7 — 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 63 / South Frost Road
Turn left onto LA 63 / South Frost Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.1 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
24.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
28.3 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
28.7 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
$4.46 one way
$8.91 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.29 | $10.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in Baton Rouge on Sunday
Local time
5:02 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
36m 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 make your way toward the capital city. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route requires your full attention as you navigate through local intersections and connectors. With a 0% highway share, you won't experience long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed travel; in fact, the longest segment without a turn is 0 miles on South Frost Road. You will find that the personality of the drive is defined by frequent adjustments rather than open-road cruising. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local road network from start to finish.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.6 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 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 63 / South Frost Road.
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 29.5 miles you will encounter 6 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 63 / South Frost Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 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 36m. Total distance: 29.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.6 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 (LA 63 / South Frost Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 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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