Origin
Livonia, LA
Morning in Livonia on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Livonia, 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
26.9 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
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 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Livonia, LA
Oleksandr Plakhota
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Livonia to Baton Rouge, you are looking at a quick 26.7-mile journey that typically takes about 30 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it connects two points within the Southeast region of Louisiana. You won’t need to worry about booking an overnight stay, making this an ideal route for a straightforward commute or a short visit. With fuel costs estimated at $4, it is a very budget-friendly drive. Because the distance is so short, you have total flexibility in your schedule, allowing you to head out whenever it best suits your plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Highway | 18.6 mi | 24m |
| LA 415 Spur | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| I 10 | 3 mi | 3m |
| Nicholson Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Route 78 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Saint Louis Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Oklahoma Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Government Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Airline Highway
— 18.6 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livonia, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.
1
Start on LA 78
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
State Route 78
2
Turn left onto US 190
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Airline Highway
Use the straight lane.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
LA 415 Spur
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
5
Merge onto I 10
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 155A
Toward LA 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
399 ft
·
9 sec
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto LA 3290-1
494 ft
·
18 sec
·
Oklahoma Street
9
Turn right onto LA 30
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Nicholson Drive
10
Continue on Saint Louis Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
11
Turn right onto Government Street
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
Government Street
12
Arrive at destination
Government Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 26.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 190 / Airline Highway
Turn left onto US 190 / Airline Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
22.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
25.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward LA 30
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 155A
Toward LA 30
6
26.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
26.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Government Street
Turn right onto Government Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.06 one way
$8.13 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
9:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Partly Cloudy
S 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
19 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
36m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul on this route. You will navigate a combination of State Route 78, Airline Highway, and a segment of I-10 East to reach your destination. Since the highway share is 0%, your time behind the wheel will be spent primarily on local roads. There is no long, uninterrupted stretch on State Route 78, meaning you should be prepared for frequent adjustments and turns. This drive requires your full attention as you transition between these different road types throughout the half-hour trip.
Only 26% 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: 18.6 mi on Airline Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 190 / Airline Highway.
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 26.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 190 / Airline Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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: 26.9 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.6 miles on Airline Highway. 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: at 0.3 miles (US 190 / Airline Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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