Baton Rouge to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

813.3 miles 1308.8 km · straight line
931.4 miles actual route 1498.9 km · driving distance
17h 23min estimated drive time
$90 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Baton Rouge from Raleigh?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Raleigh is 813.3 miles (1308.8 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ENE of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 931.4 miles, taking about 17h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana and Raleigh in North 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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 23min $90 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 52min $75–$140* Budget
Train ~22h 36min $112–$326* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baton Rouge & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Baton Rouge
30.45°N, 91.19°W
America/Chicago
17m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 271 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM