Baton Rouge to Joliet: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Baton Rouge from Joliet?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Joliet is 784.4 miles (1262.4 km) as the crow flies. Joliet is located NNE of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 941.3 miles, taking about 18h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana and Joliet in Illinois.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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