Cities Near Baton Rouge
Cities near Baton Rouge, Louisiana: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Lafayette, Kenner, New Orleans. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Baton Rouge, Louisiana is Lafayette, about 52 mi (84 km) away — roughly 1 hr 33 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 52 mi / 84 km | 1 hr 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Kenner | 64 mi / 104 km | 1 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| New Orleans | 75 mi / 120 km | 1 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Lake Charles | 121 mi / 195 km | 2 hr 49 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| West Gulfport | 125 mi / 201 km | 2 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Jackson | 141 mi / 227 km | 3 hr 17 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Port Arthur | 169 mi / 272 km | 3 hr 56 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
| Beaumont | 176 mi / 283 km | 4 hr 5 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
| Mobile | 188 mi / 302 km | 4 hr 6 min | 51 min | Weekend getaway |
| Bossier City | 207 mi / 334 km | 4 hr 31 min | 53 min | Short break |
Day trips from Baton Rouge
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Lafayette, Kenner, New Orleans. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Baton Rouge
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Lake Charles, West Gulfport, Jackson, Port Arthur, Beaumont. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Baton Rouge include Lafayette, Kenner, New Orleans, Lake Charles, West Gulfport. The closest is Lafayette, about 52 miles (84 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Baton Rouge
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Lafayette
- → Best time to visit Kenner
- → Best time to visit New Orleans
- → Best time to visit Lake Charles
- → Best time to visit West Gulfport
- → Best time to visit Jackson
- → Best time to visit Port Arthur
- → Best time to visit Beaumont
- → Best time to visit Mobile
- → Best time to visit Bossier City