Origin
Shenandoah, LA
Morning in Shenandoah on Sunday
Local time
9:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shenandoah, 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
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shenandoah, LA
Sami Aksu
Trip Overview
This short, 13.4-mile drive from Shenandoah to Baton Rouge in Louisiana is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking only about 22 minutes. You'll primarily use I-10 and Coursey Boulevard, with the West Florida Republic Parkway also part of the journey. Given the quick transit time, there's no need for an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $2, making it a very budget-friendly excursion. This route offers a mixed driving experience suitable for a quick commute or an easy hop between these Southeast Louisiana locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Coursey Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 3 mi | 3m |
| Airline Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Government Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| George Oneal Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Kennesaw Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 3.6 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shenandoah, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.
1
Start on Antioch Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Antioch Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Chadsford Avenue
497 ft
·
17 sec
·
Chadsford Avenue
3
Turn right onto Kennesaw Drive
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Kennesaw Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto George O'Neal Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
George O'Neal Road
5
Continue on George Oneal Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Oneal Road
6
Continue on Coursey Boulevard
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Coursey Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on this road
174 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto US 61
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Airline Highway
Use the right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 12 West: Baton Rouge
10
Merge onto I 12
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
11
Merge onto I 10
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 10
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 110
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 1A
Toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto LA 73
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Government Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
Government Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 12.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Chadsford Avenue
Turn left onto Chadsford Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
George O'Neal Road
At end of road, turn left onto George O'Neal Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
4.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 61 / Airline Highway
Turn right onto US 61 / Airline Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
12.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 110 / Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
8
12.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.02 one way
$4.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 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 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
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
Morning in Baton Rouge on Sunday
Local time
9:37 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
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?
The character of this drive is largely defined by its 52% highway share, indicating a good portion will be spent on faster-paced roads like I-10. Expect a mixed drive that transitions between interstate speeds and potentially more localized traffic. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.6 miles on I-10, suggesting a period of consistent travel before any potential exits or changes in road type. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway cruising and the reality of surface street navigation.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Chadsford Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
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 13.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Chadsford Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (George O'Neal Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.8 miles (US 61 / Airline Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Shenandoah, LA and Baton Rouge, LA, road signs point toward Airport, River Center and Downtown.
Airport
12.3 mi in
|
~20m
|
via I 110
River Center
12.7 mi in
|
~20m
Downtown
12.7 mi in
|
~20m
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: 13.4 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 (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on I 10. 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: at 0.2 miles (Chadsford Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (George O'Neal Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.8 miles (US 61 / Airline Highway): 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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