Baton Rouge to Miami: Road Trip Guide & Distance

743.8 miles 1197.1 km · straight line
920.8 miles actual route 1481.9 km · driving distance
16h 43min estimated drive time
$89 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
113° ESE bearing direction

How far is Baton Rouge from Miami?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Miami is 743.8 miles (1197.1 km) as the crow flies. Miami is located ESE of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 920.8 miles, taking about 16h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana and Miami 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. 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 Miami. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Miami

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 43min $89 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 4min $74–$138* Budget
Train ~21h 44min $110–$322* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baton Rouge & Miami

Quick Facts

Baton Rouge
30.45°N, 91.19°W
America/Chicago
17m elevation
Miami
25.76°N, 80.19°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 248 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM