Baltimore to Baton Rouge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Baltimore from Baton Rouge?

The distance from Baltimore to Baton Rouge is 1025.2 miles (1649.9 km) as the crow flies. Baton Rouge is located WSW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1179.7 miles, taking about 21h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 34min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baltimore 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.