Flight Time from Baton Rouge to New Orleans
The flight from Baton Rouge to New Orleans covers about 75 mi and takes roughly 38 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Baton Rouge and New Orleans are about 75 mi (120 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 97 mi (156 km), a drive of about 1 hr 44 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 38 min.
| Straight-line distance | 75 mi / 120 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 97 mi / 156 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 44 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 38 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $12 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 30.200, -90.630 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Baton Rouge to New Orleans is about 75 mi (120 km) in a straight line, and roughly 97 mi (156 km) by road.