Baton Rouge to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Baton Rouge from Washington DC?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Washington DC is 991.9 miles (1596.3 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located NE of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1142.3 miles, taking about 20h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Washington DC. 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.