Driving from Philadelphia to Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge lies 1,795 km (1,115 mi) south-west of Philadelphia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 24 h 20 min without stops, over roughly 2,190 km (1,361 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
Open Baton Rouge in Google Maps
| Philadelphia | Baton Rouge | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.6 million | 227,470 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 19019–19255 | 70801–70898 |
Clocks in Baton Rouge are 1 h behind Philadelphia right now, so a 24 h 20 min journey lands only 23 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Philadelphia to Baton Rouge
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Baton Rouge
Live rooms and prices for Baton Rouge are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Baton Rouge
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Baton Rouge from Philadelphia?
1,795 km (1,115 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Philadelphia; by road roughly 2,190 km (1,361 mi).
How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Baton Rouge by car?
About 24 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Philadelphia and Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
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.