Origin
Saint Gabriel, LA
Late night in Saint Gabriel on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Gabriel, LA to Baton Rouge, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.1 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
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.
Saint Gabriel, LA
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Trip Overview
Saint Gabriel to Baton Rouge is 14.1 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Nicholson Drive/East Highway 30, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip takes you through the Southeast region of Louisiana, staying within the state. Expect a local drive with a few turns, making it easy to navigate. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, it's a perfect option for a quick hop between these two points, ideal for those looking for efficiency and simplicity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholson Drive | 9.7 mi | 15m |
| East Highway 30 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Nicholson Extended | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Saint Louis Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Route 74 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Government Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Nicholson Drive
— 9.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Gabriel, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.
1
Start on LA 74
194 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Route 74
2
Turn left onto LA 30
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Highway 30
3
Continue on LA 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Nicholson Extended
4
Continue on LA 30
9.7 mi
·
15 min
·
Nicholson Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on Saint Louis Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
6
Turn right onto Government Street
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
Government Street
7
Arrive at destination
Government Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.1 — 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 30 / East Highway 30
Turn left onto LA 30 / East Highway 30
Navigation decision point
5
14.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Government Street
Turn right onto Government Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.13 one way
$4.26 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
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 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $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 Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°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
18 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
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 drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local feel, with only 23% of the route on highways. You'll spend most of your time on surface streets and local roads, which means a more engaged driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.7 miles along Nicholson Drive, offering a brief period of steady progress before you navigate further turns. Be prepared for frequent adjustments as you make your way from Saint Gabriel to Baton Rouge.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on Nicholson Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 30 / East Highway 30.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Saint Gabriel, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is easy. At 22m with 23% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 30 / East Highway 30): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (Government Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
46 ft
16 ft
Total Climb
38 ft
Total Descent
13 ft
Highest Point
46 ft
~14.1 mi in
Elevation Range
30 ft
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 22m. Total distance: 14.1 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 (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.7 miles on Nicholson Drive. 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: near the start (LA 30 / East Highway 30): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (Government Street): Navigation decision point.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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