Origin
Plaquemine, LA
Late night in Plaquemine on Sunday
Local time
5:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plaquemine, 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
22m
Distance
14 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plaquemine, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Plaquemine to Baton Rouge, you are in for a quick, efficient 14-mile journey that typically takes about 22 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the short duration eliminates any need for an overnight stay. You should plan on a modest fuel budget of approximately $2 for the transit. Because both locations are situated within the Southeast region of Louisiana, the transition is seamless and familiar. It is a straightforward commute that works well for travelers who prioritize speed and convenience over a scenic, winding detour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 1 | 11.3 mi | 17m |
| Horace Wilkinson Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Nicholson Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Saint Louis Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Oklahoma Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Plaquemine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Government Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 1
— 11.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plaquemine, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.
1
Start on Plaquemine Street
444 ft
·
24 sec
·
Plaquemine Street
2
Turn left onto LA 1
277 ft
·
7 sec
·
Church Street
3
Continue on LA 1
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 1
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
5
Merge onto I 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 1 / Church Street
Turn left onto LA 1 / Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.5 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
12.8 mi into trip
|
~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
13.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
14 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Government Street
Turn right onto Government Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
5:14 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
22m 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 22-minute route is a highway-focused drive, with 81% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate via Highway 1, the Horace Wilkinson Bridge, and Nicholson Drive as you head toward the capital. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 11.3 miles while on Highway 1, providing a consistent driving pace for the majority of the trip. Behind the wheel, you can expect a functional experience that balances highway efficiency with local access roads. The road character remains steady, offering a predictable path as you transition from Plaquemine into the heart of Baton Rouge.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on Highway 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 1 and Horace Wilkinson Bridge. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near LA 1 / Church Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (LA 1 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 12.8 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 22m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.3 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 0.1 miles (LA 1 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 12.8 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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