Trip from Marksville, LA to Baton Rouge, LA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

84.2 mi

135 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 49m ★

6 AM

1h 57m

8 AM

2h 14m

10 AM

2h 3m

12 PM

2h 2m

3 PM

2h 4m

5 PM

2h 14m

8 PM

1h 52m

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

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Marksville, LA

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

This 84.2-mile drive from Marksville, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take about 1 hour and 57 minutes. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with a small portion on highways, making it a more hands-on driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, it's an economical journey through Louisiana's Southeast region. The route offers a bit of a turn-heavy local drive, so plan for active navigation. Given its relatively short duration, this trip is ideal for a single day, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

42.1 miles from Marksville, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Tunica Drive East	50.1 mi	1h 9m
Airline Highway	11.4 mi	14m
False River Road	8.3 mi	11m
Wye Road	4.3 mi	5m
LA 415 Spur	3.6 mi	5m
I 10	3 mi	3m
Hospital Road	1.8 mi	3m
North Main Street	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Tunica Drive East — 50.1 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Ogden

174 ft · 9 sec · West Ogden

Turn right onto LA 107; LA 115

0.3 mi · 43 sec · North Main Street

Turn left onto LA 1; LA 107

50 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Tunica Drive East

Turn right onto LA 1

1.8 mi · 3 min · Hospital Road

At end of road, turn right onto LA 1

8.3 mi · 11 min · False River Road

Continue on LA 1

4.3 mi · 5 min · Wye Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 190; LA 1

11 mi · 14 min · Airline Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur

3.6 mi · 5 min · LA 415 Spur

Turn left

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge

Merge onto I 10

3.0 mi · 3 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Exit 155A Toward LA 30 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

399 ft · 9 sec

Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto LA 3290-1

494 ft · 18 sec · Oklahoma Street

Turn right onto LA 30

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Nicholson Drive

Continue on Saint Louis Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Saint Louis Street

Turn right onto Government Street

13 ft · 0 sec · Government Street

Arrive at destination

Government Street

Trip Plan

For this 84.2-mile trip, leaving in the morning is a good bet to avoid potential traffic closer to Baton Rouge, especially as you approach the city. While the drive is short at under two hours, factor in time for fuel stops if needed, though the $13 fuel cost suggests it's not a major concern. Pay close attention to your navigation, as the "turn-heavy local drive" profile means frequent directional changes. A specific tip for this route: keep an eye out for the transitions between Tunica Drive East and Airline Highway, as these are key points where the road character will change.

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 42.1 miles from Marksville, LA, or about 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.1 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 19 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.1 miles or 59m 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 40m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Marksville, LA

This is one driving day of about 84.2 miles and 1h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Marksville, LA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Tunica Drive East for about 50.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Roads, LA

42 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

New Roads, LA to Baton Rouge, LA

34.4 mi · 48m

Pacing Suggestions

Simmesport, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Batchelor, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.1 miles from Marksville, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Court Street Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Port Allen, Louisiana

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12253304669

Visit website

Jarreau's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New Roads, Louisiana

1.9 mi

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

2.3 mi

Court Street Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Port Allen, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12253304669

Visit website

Jarreau's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

New Roads, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12257133551

Visit website

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12253819922

Visit website

Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+12254789128

Visit website

Green Park Park & Charge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Green Park Baton Rouge Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Louisiana Art & Science Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12253445272

Visit website

North Boulevard Town Square

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12253895520

Capitol Park Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12253425428

Visit website

Sing the River Sculpture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Baton Rouge, LA

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Knock Knock Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 52.2 and 84.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

52.2 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in | LA 1 / False River Road

At end of road, turn right onto LA 1 / False River Road

Navigation decision point

80 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

83.1 mi into trip | ~1h 54m 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

83.4 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

84.2 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | Government Street

Turn right onto Government Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.72 one way

$25.43 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$13.96	$27.92
premium	$4.56	$15.11	$30.23
diesel	$5.61	$18.59	$37.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.3	$8.84	$4.04
Efficient EV	21.1	$7.37	$3.37
EV Truck/SUV	33.7	$11.79	$5.39

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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 20, 2026

Origin

Marksville, LA

Late night in Marksville on Tuesday

Local time

5:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Baton Rouge, LA

Late night in Baton Rouge on Tuesday

Local time

5:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

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

19 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 57m 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 from Marksville to Baton Rouge. With only an 8% highway share, most of your journey will be on local roads like Tunica Drive East and Airline Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 50.1 miles on Tunica Drive East, after which the scenery will likely shift as you transition between these main roads. This profile suggests a route where you'll be more engaged with steering and navigation rather than settling into a high-speed cruise.

Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 50.1 mi on Tunica Drive East.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 52.2 miles in near LA 1 / False River 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 84.2 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 52.2 miles (LA 1 / False River Road): Navigation decision point; at 80 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Baton Rouge, LA

Full guide →

Founded 1719

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.

Top landmarks

• Louisiana State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Louisiana
• USS Kidd — 1943 Fletcher-class destroyer
• Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center — hotel in Baton Rouge, United States

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 57m. Total distance: 84.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 50.1 miles on Tunica Drive East. 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.

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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Trip from Marksville, LA to Baton Rouge, LA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Court Street Cafe

Court Street Cafe

Jarreau's Restaurant

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp

Green Park Park & Charge

Green Park Baton Rouge Electric Vehicle Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

GreenPark Charging Station

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USS KIDD Veterans Museum

Riverfront Plaza & City Dock

Louisiana Art & Science Museum

North Boulevard Town Square

Capitol Park Museum

Sing the River Sculpture

Knock Knock Children's Museum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Marksville, LA

Baton Rouge, LA

Same local time

19 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 57m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Baton Rouge, LA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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