Baton Rouge to Myrtle Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

753.5 miles 1212.7 km · straight line
904.2 miles estimated 1455.2 km · driving distance
18h 11min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
70° ENE bearing direction

How far is Baton Rouge from Myrtle Beach?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Myrtle Beach is 753.5 miles (1212.7 km) as the crow flies. Myrtle Beach is located ENE of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 904.2 miles, taking about 18h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.

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 Myrtle Beach. 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 Myrtle Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 11min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 49min $72–$136* Budget
Train ~23h 38min $109–$316* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baton Rouge & Myrtle Beach

Quick Facts

Baton Rouge
30.45°N, 91.19°W
America/Chicago
17m elevation
Myrtle Beach
33.69°N, 78.89°W
America/New_York
8m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 251 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients