Albany, Georgia to Baton Rouge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

423.5 miles 681.6 km · straight line
508.2 miles estimated 817.9 km · driving distance
10h 13min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Albany, Georgia from Baton Rouge?

The distance from Albany, Georgia to Baton Rouge is 423.5 miles (681.6 km) as the crow flies. Baton Rouge is located W of Albany, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 508.2 miles, taking about 10h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Albany, Georgia in Georgia and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albany, Georgia and Baton Rouge. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albany, Georgia to Baton Rouge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 13min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 16min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 42min $61–$178* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albany, Georgia & Baton Rouge

Quick Facts

Albany, Georgia
31.58°N, 84.16°W
America/New_York
62m elevation
Baton Rouge
30.45°N, 91.19°W
America/Chicago
17m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 141 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients