Distance Guide
How far is New Orleans from Baton Rouge?
The distance between New Orleans, LA and Baton Rouge, LA is about 75 miles — roughly a 1 hr 22 min drive at typical highway speeds.
Distance
75 mi
Drive time
1 hr 22 min
Midpoint
30.201°, -90.629°
Driving from New Orleans to Baton Rouge
Most drivers cover the 75-mile route in about 1 hr 22 min, depending on traffic, weather, and stops. The fair midpoint — a natural place to break the trip or meet someone driving from the other direction.
Meet in the middle instead of driving the whole way
If you and a friend are both making this trip just to see each other, meeting halfway saves everyone roughly half the drive — about 38 miles each instead of 75. MidMeetup picks the exact fair midpoint and recommends restaurants, coffee shops, and bars nearby.
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