Baton Rouge to College Station: Road Trip Guide & Distance

306.5 miles 493.3 km · straight line
383.1 miles estimated 616.6 km · driving distance
7h 42min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Baton Rouge from College Station?

The distance from Baton Rouge to College Station is 306.5 miles (493.3 km) as the crow flies. College Station is located W of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 383.1 miles, taking about 7h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana and College Station in Texas.

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 Baton Rouge and College Station. 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 Baton Rouge to College Station

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 42min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 14min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 19min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baton Rouge & College Station

Quick Facts

Baton Rouge
30.45°N, 91.19°W
America/Chicago
17m elevation
College Station
30.63°N, 96.33°W
America/Chicago
103m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients