Origin
Maurice, LA
Morning in Maurice on Sunday
Local time
7:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maurice, 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 21m
Distance
66.8 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maurice, LA
Atlantic Ambience
Trip Overview
This 66.8-mile journey from Maurice to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $10, this drive offers a straightforward connection within the Southeast region. Expect a route that predominantly utilizes local roads, indicated by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile and a low highway share of just 8%. No specific stops are noted, suggesting this is a direct transit rather than a leisurely exploration, perfect for a quick trip between these two Louisiana points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Johnston Street | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Ambassador Caffery Parkway | 5 mi | 8m |
| Maurice Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Nicholson Drive | 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:
Johnston Street
— 5.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maurice, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.
1
Start on US 167; LA 92
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Maurice Avenue
2
Continue on US 167
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Johnston Street
3
Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
4
Take the ramp
55 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 155A
Toward LA 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
399 ft
·
9 sec
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto LA 3290-1
494 ft
·
18 sec
·
Oklahoma Street
8
Turn right onto LA 30
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Nicholson Drive
9
Continue on Saint Louis Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
10
Turn right onto Government Street
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
Government Street
11
Arrive at destination
Government Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Maurice, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 10.8 and 66.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
10.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
65.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
66 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
4
66.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
LA 30 / Nicholson Drive
Turn right onto LA 30 / Nicholson Drive
Navigation decision point
5
66.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
Government Street
Turn right onto Government Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.09 one way
$20.18 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.07 | $22.15 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.75 | $29.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.35 | $4.28 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Baton Rouge, LA
Morning in Baton Rouge on Sunday
Local time
7:53 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
21 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 21m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll navigate through more intersections and city streets than open highway. With only 8% of the route on highways, the majority of your time will be spent on local thoroughfares like Johnston Street, Ambassador Caffery Parkway, and Maurice Avenue. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles on Johnston Street, so be prepared for frequent changes in speed and direction. This character suggests a drive that moves at a more deliberate pace, weaving through communities rather than bypassing them.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Johnston Street.
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 around 10.8 miles in.
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 1h 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 65.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 66 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 21m. Total distance: 66.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on Johnston Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 10.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 65.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 66 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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