Baton Rouge to Fort Myers: Road Trip Guide & Distance

623.4 miles 1003.2 km · straight line
748 miles estimated 1203.8 km · driving distance
15h 3min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
113° ESE bearing direction

How far is Baton Rouge from Fort Myers?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Fort Myers is 623.4 miles (1003.2 km) as the crow flies. Fort Myers is located ESE of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 748 miles, taking about 15h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana and Fort Myers in Florida.

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. 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 Baton Rouge and Fort Myers. 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 Fort Myers

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 3min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 4min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~19h 34min $90–$262* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baton Rouge & Fort Myers

Quick Facts

Baton Rouge
30.45°N, 91.19°W
America/Chicago
17m elevation
Fort Myers
26.64°N, 81.87°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 208 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients