Origin
West Ferriday, LA
Morning in West Ferriday on Sunday
Local time
9:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Ferriday, 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
2h 5m
Distance
102.9 mi
166 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 57m
★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Ferriday, LA
Nayla Bernardes
Trip Overview
Embark on a 102.9-mile journey from West Ferriday, LA, to Baton Rouge, LA, a trip that will take you approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes. This drive, primarily along Seargent Prentiss Drive and US 84, is well-suited for a single day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, it's an economical option for exploring the Southeast region of Louisiana. The route offers a local feel, making it a straightforward and manageable drive for most travelers.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.5 miles from West Ferriday, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Seargent Prentiss Drive | 79.3 mi | 1h 34m |
| US 84 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| East Wallace Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Doty Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Government Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Kentucky Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Seargent Prentiss Drive
— 79.3 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Ferriday, LA and Baton Rouge, LA.
1
Start on Abraham Road
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Abraham Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto LA 903
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Doty Road
3
Continue on LA 903
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kentucky Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 425; LA 15
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Wallace Boulevard
5
Continue on US 84; US 425
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US 84; US 425
6
Keep slight right at fork
526 ft
·
14 sec
7
Merge onto US 61
79 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
Seargent Prentiss Drive
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
9
Continue on I 110
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 110
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 1A
Toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center, Downtown
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Turn right onto LA 73
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Government Street
13
Arrive at destination
Government Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour duration and 102.9-mile distance, it's best to depart in the morning to maximize your daylight hours in Baton Rouge. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan for a brief break as needed, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer 79.3-mile stretch on Seargent Prentiss Drive, as services might be less frequent there. The estimated fuel cost of $16 suggests this is a budget-friendly trip, so focus on enjoying the local scenery as you transition from West Ferriday to the capital city.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.5 miles from West Ferriday, LA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 23 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.5 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baton Rouge, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving West Ferriday, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Ferriday, LA
This is one driving day of about 102.9 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from West Ferriday, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Seargent Prentiss Drive for about 79.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.5 miles from West Ferriday, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Seargent Prentiss Drive if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.3 miles.
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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 102.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 903 / Doty Road
At end of road, turn left onto LA 903 / Doty Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 425; LA 15 / East Wallace Boulevard
Turn right onto US 425; LA 15 / East Wallace Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
14.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
93.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 110 South: Baton Rouge
8
102.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m 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 left lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward LA 73: Government Street, River Center,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.54 one way
$31.08 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $17.06 | $34.12 |
| premium | $4.56 | $18.47 | $36.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.72 | $45.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.80 | $4.94 |
| Efficient EV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.41 | $6.59 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
9:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Jackson, LA
51 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
26 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
2h 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?
This route presents a turn-heavy local drive profile, meaning you'll encounter more intersections and changes in direction than on a typical interstate. While only 19% of the drive is on the highway, you'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 79.3 miles on Seargent Prentiss Drive. Expect the road character to shift as you progress, moving from local roads to more established highways like US 84 and Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway as you approach Baton Rouge. This varied road experience keeps the drive engaging without being overly demanding.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.3 mi on Seargent Prentiss Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near LA 903 / Doty Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 5m 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 903 / Doty Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 425; LA 15 / East Wallace Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 2h 5m. Total distance: 102.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 79.3 miles on Seargent Prentiss Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (LA 903 / Doty Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 425; LA 15 / East Wallace Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Baton Rouge, LA
More from West Ferriday, LA
More trips to Baton Rouge, LA
Explore more options from West Ferriday, LA or browse trips ending in Baton Rouge, LA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse LA road trips.