Austin, Texas to Baton Rouge: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Austin, Texas from Baton Rouge?
The distance from Austin, Texas to Baton Rouge is 391 miles (629.3 km) as the crow flies. Baton Rouge is located E of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 429.9 miles, taking about 7h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Austin, 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 Austin, Texas and Baton Rouge. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Austin, Texas to Baton Rouge
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 130 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
- You could travel this distance about 63.7 times to circle the Earth's equator