Baton Rouge to Gadsden: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Baton Rouge from Gadsden?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Gadsden is 390.1 miles (627.8 km) as the crow flies. Gadsden is located NE of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 468.1 miles, taking about 9h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana and Gadsden in Alabama.

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. 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 Gadsden. 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.