Origin
Pierre Part, LA
Morning in Pierre Part on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pierre Part, 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 5m
Distance
42.6 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pierre Part, LA
Alberto Ramírez Sobrino
Trip Overview
This 42.6-mile drive from Pierre Part to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 5 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on Highway 1, State Route 69, and State Highway 70, with 85% of the journey being highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $6, so budget is not a major concern. This route is ideal for a quick relocation or a day visit, offering a straightforward path through the Southeast region of Louisiana. You won't need an overnight stay; this is a straightforward point-to-point journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 1 | 20.4 mi | 27m |
| State Route 69 | 8.7 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 70 | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| Bowie Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Church Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Horace Wilkinson Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Nicholson Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Saint Louis Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 1
— 20.4 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierre Part, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.
1
Start on Leonie Street
281 ft
·
14 sec
·
Leonie Street
2
Turn right onto LA 70
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
3
Turn left onto LA 69
8.7 mi
·
15 min
·
State Route 69
4
Continue on LA 69
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Bowie Street
5
Turn left onto LA 1
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 1
6
Continue on LA 1
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
7
Continue on LA 1
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 1
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
9
Merge onto I 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 155A
Toward LA 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
399 ft
·
9 sec
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto LA 3290-1
494 ft
·
18 sec
·
Oklahoma Street
13
Turn right onto LA 30
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Nicholson Drive
14
Continue on Saint Louis Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
15
Turn right onto Government Street
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
Government Street
16
Arrive at destination
Government Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Pierre Part, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 42.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
LA 69 / State Route 69
Turn left onto LA 69 / State Route 69
Navigation decision point
4
40.1 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
7
41.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
41.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
42.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Government Street
Turn right onto Government Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.43 one way
$12.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.06 | $14.13 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.65 | $15.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 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 | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
11:12 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
20 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 5m 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 highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 85% of the 42.6 miles on main roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.4 miles on Highway 1. This suggests a generally consistent driving experience, likely involving some faster-paced segments. The route's character is defined by its efficiency, prioritizing direct travel over meandering scenery. You'll transition smoothly between the specified highways, maintaining a good pace for most of the journey.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.4 mi on Highway 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 1 and State Route 69. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in near LA 69 / State Route 69.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 42.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 7.3 miles (LA 69 / State Route 69): Navigation decision point; at 40.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 41.5 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 1h 5m. Total distance: 42.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.4 miles on Highway 1. 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 7.3 miles (LA 69 / State Route 69): Navigation decision point; at 40.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 41.5 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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