Day trip from Lafayette to Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge lies 84 km (52 mi) east of Lafayette, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 84 km (52 mi) apart, Baton Rouge is a realistic day trip from Lafayette: about 1 h 22 min each way by road.
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| Lafayette | Baton Rouge | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 121,374 | 227,470 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 70501–70598 | 70801–70898 |
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Staying in Baton Rouge
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Common questions
How far is Baton Rouge from Lafayette?
84 km (52 mi) in a straight line, east of Lafayette; by road roughly 102 km (63 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lafayette to Baton Rouge by road?
About 1 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lafayette and Baton Rouge?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.