Auburn, Alabama to Baton Rouge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

367.6 miles 591.6 km · straight line
441.1 miles estimated 709.9 km · driving distance
8h 52min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Auburn, Alabama from Baton Rouge?

The distance from Auburn, Alabama to Baton Rouge is 367.6 miles (591.6 km) as the crow flies. Baton Rouge is located WSW of Auburn, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 441.1 miles, taking about 8h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Auburn, Alabama in Alabama 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 Auburn, Alabama 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 Auburn, Alabama to Baton Rouge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 52min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 38min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 25min $53–$154* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Auburn, Alabama & Baton Rouge

Quick Facts

Auburn, Alabama
32.61°N, 85.48°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients