Baton Rouge to Clarksdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Baton Rouge from Clarksdale?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Clarksdale is 261.5 miles (420.8 km) as the crow flies. Clarksdale is located N of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 326.8 miles, taking about 6h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana and Clarksdale in Mississippi.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baton Rouge and Clarksdale. 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.