Origin
New Roads, LA
Late night in New Roads on Sunday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Roads, 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
48m
Distance
34.4 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Roads, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between New Roads and Baton Rouge, this 32.2-mile journey is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 40 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient connection within the Southeast region of Louisiana. Since the route requires no overnight stops, you have the flexibility to complete the trip in a single day without any significant fatigue. Budgeting roughly $4 for fuel will cover your transit costs easily. Because this path avoids major interstates entirely, it serves as a practical, low-stress alternative for travelers who prefer local roads over high-speed traffic. The drive is straightforward, allowing you to move between these two Louisiana hubs with minimal logistical planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Highway | 11.4 mi | 14m |
| False River Road | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| Wye Road | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| LA 415 Spur | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| I 10 | 3 mi | 3m |
| False River Drive | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| New Roads Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Airline Highway
— 11.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Roads, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.
1
Start on LA 1 Bus; LA 10 Bus
112 ft
·
7 sec
·
Parent Street
2
Turn right onto LA 1 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
New Roads Street
3
Turn right onto LA 1 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on LA 1 Bus
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
False River Drive
5
Continue on LA 1 Bus
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
False River Road
6
Continue on LA 1
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Wye Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 190; LA 1
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Airline Highway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
LA 415 Spur
9
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
10
Merge onto I 10
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 155A
Toward LA 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
399 ft
·
9 sec
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto LA 3290-1
494 ft
·
18 sec
·
Oklahoma Street
14
Turn right onto LA 30
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Nicholson Drive
15
Continue on Saint Louis Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
16
Turn right onto Government Street
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
Government Street
17
Arrive at destination
Government Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from New Roads, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.4 — 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 1 Bus / New Roads Street
Turn right onto LA 1 Bus / New Roads Street
Navigation decision point
5
30.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
33.3 mi into trip
|
~45m 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
33.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
34.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Government Street
Turn right onto Government Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.20 one way
$10.39 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Late night in Baton Rouge on Sunday
Local time
5:13 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
1 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
48m 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 that prioritizes community roads over highway speeds. You will navigate primarily via New Roads Street, West Main Street, and False River Drive, keeping your highway share at a total of 0%. Because the longest stretch on New Roads Street is 0 miles, you will find this path requires constant engagement rather than long periods of cruise control. The route maintains a consistent local feel from start to finish, reflecting the character of the Southeast landscape. Staying alert is essential, as the winding nature of these local streets offers a very different experience than a typical interstate trek.
Only 19% 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: 11.4 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 early in the drive near LA 1 Bus / New Roads Street.
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 10 decision points packed into just 34.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 1 Bus / New Roads Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.3 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 48m. Total distance: 34.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m 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 11.4 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: near the start (LA 1 Bus / New Roads Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.3 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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