Baton Rouge to Port Charlotte: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Baton Rouge from Port Charlotte?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Port Charlotte is 601 miles (967.2 km) as the crow flies. Port Charlotte is located ESE of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 721.2 miles, taking about 14h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana and Port Charlotte 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 Port Charlotte. 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.