Arlington, Texas to Baton Rouge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

382.5 miles 615.5 km · straight line
458.9 miles estimated 738.6 km · driving distance
9h 14min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
113° ESE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Baton Rouge?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Baton Rouge is 382.5 miles (615.5 km) as the crow flies. Baton Rouge is located ESE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 458.9 miles, taking about 9h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington, Texas to Baton Rouge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 14min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 5min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 46min $55–$161* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Baton Rouge

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m 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 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients