Distance from Washington to Baton Rouge by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Baton Rouge (LA) is 992 miles or 1596 kilometers or 861 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Baton Rouge is 1140 miles (1835 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 148 miles or 239 km.

Washington to Baton Rouge Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Baton Rouge, LA
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Baton Rouge, LA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Baton Rouge, Louisiana is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Baton Rouge, LA

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 1140 miles or 1835 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Baton Rouge, LA is 1140 miles or 1835 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Baton Rouge, Louisiana is approximately 1140 miles (1835 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 20 to 21 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Baton Rouge, LA

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Baton Rouge, LA?
The total driving time is 20 hours, 55 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Baton Rouge take?
Washington and Baton Rouge are 20 hours 55 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 Washington and Baton Rouge

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Baton Rouge (LA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Baton Rouge
2025-12-17, 06:13:53 EST	2025-12-17, 06:13:53 EST

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Baton Rouge Louisiana, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1140 mi	1835 km	989.98 nmi
Straight line distance	992 mi	1596 km	861 nmi
Difference	148 mi	239 km	128 nmi

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