Distance from Houston to Baton Rouge by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Houston (TX) to Baton Rouge (LA) is 258 miles or 414 kilometers or 224 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to Baton Rouge is 271 miles (437 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 13 miles or 23 km.

Houston to Baton Rouge Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Houston, TX and Baton Rouge, LA
This map shows the distance from Houston, TX, Usa to Baton Rouge, LA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Houston, Texas to Baton Rouge, Louisiana is displayed below.

Driving distance from Houston, TX to Baton Rouge, LA

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 271 miles or 437 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to Baton Rouge, LA is 271 miles or 437 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Baton Rouge, Louisiana is approximately 271 miles (437 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 5 to 6 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Houston, TX to Baton Rouge, LA

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to Baton Rouge, LA?
The total driving time is 5 hours, 7 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to Baton Rouge take?
Houston and Baton Rouge are 5 hours 7 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Houston and Baton Rouge

Time difference between Houston (TX) and Baton Rouge (LA) is 1 Hours.
Baton Rouge time is 1 Hours ahead of Houston.

Current local time in Houston	Current local time in Baton Rouge
2025-12-21, 17:51:16 CST	2025-12-21, 18:51:16 EST

How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and Baton Rouge Louisiana, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Houston, TX and Baton Rouge, LA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	271 mi	437 km	235.34 nmi
Straight line distance	258 mi	414 km	224 nmi
Difference	13 mi	23 km	11 nmi

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