How far is Ponchatoula, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Ponchatoula and Baton Rouge is 44.44 miles (71.52 km).
Flight distance from Ponchatoula, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is 44.44 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Ponchatoula, Louisiana to Baton Rouge, Louisiana is: 47.77 miles (76.89 km) by car.
Driving from Ponchatoula to Baton Rouge will take approximately 00 hours 46 minutes.
#1 Ponchatoula
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7545 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°26'20"N 90°26'29"W |
| Latitude | 30.4388000 |
| Longitude | -90.4414800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana. It is located on the Mississippi River in southern Louisiana. Baton Rouge is known for its many historical sites, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Louisiana State Capitol and the USS Kidd Veterans Memorial & Museum.
| Population | 219052 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°26'36"N 91°11'15"W |
| Latitude | 30.4433200 |
| Longitude | -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Baton Rouge: Government Street (-91.18751,30.443332)
Estimated Travel Time Between Ponchatoula and Baton Rouge
The distance between Ponchatoula and Baton Rouge is 77 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 51 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Ponchatoula and Baton Rouge. The current time is 00:57:46.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 35 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 47 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.38 liters (1.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ponchatoula and Baton Rouge.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ponchatoula to Baton Rouge is $5.18 (diesel $6.85).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $5.18 | $5.87 | $6.48 | $6.85 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Louisiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.073 (Diesel $4.064) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 05, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ponchatoula and Baton Rouge (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
