Baton Rouge to Denton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Baton Rouge from Denton?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Denton is 397.7 miles (640.1 km) as the crow flies. Denton is located WNW of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 477.3 miles, taking about 9h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana and Denton 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 Denton. 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.