How Far Is It From New Orleans to Jacksonville
Wanderlog staff
How long is the drive from Jacksonville to Baton Rouge ?
The direct drive from Jacksonville to Baton Rouge is 603 mi ( 970 km ), and should have a drive time of 8 hrs 49 mins in normal traffic.
If you're going on a road trip from Jacksonville to Baton Rouge , we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with New Orleans , Panama City Beach , Pensacola , Biloxi , Mobile , Gainesville , Tallahassee , Fort Walton Beach , Gulf Shores , and Pensacola Beach and top places to visit like All-Star Amphitheater | Wild Adventures Theme Park and Florida State University, or the ever-popular Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History .
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Cities / Attractions
Top cities between Jacksonville and Baton Rouge
The top cities between Jacksonville and Baton Rouge are New Orleans, Panama City Beach, Pensacola, Biloxi, Mobile, Gainesville, Tallahassee, Fort Walton Beach, Gulf Shores, and Pensacola Beach. New Orleans is the most popular city on the route — it's 8 hours from Jacksonville and 1 hour from Baton Rouge.
1
Gainesville
Gainesville is a city in northern Florida. It's known for the University of Florida. Set on the sprawling campus, the Florida Museum of Natural History houses fossils and ethnographic exhibits. It includes the Butterfly Rainforest, home to hundreds of free-flying butterflies and birds. Harn Museum of Art has a huge collection of Asian and African works. The Matheson History Museum has a vintage postcard collection.
3
% as popular as
New Orleans
45 minutes
off the main route,
14
% of way to
Baton Rouge
2
Tallahassee
Tallahassee is the state capital of Florida. The Capitol Complex includes the restored Historic Capitol, now a museum with displays on political history. The 1970s Capitol tower offers city views from its 22nd-floor observation deck. Nearby, exhibits at the Museum of Florida History cover European colonization, the Civil War and WWII. The city's antebellum mansions include the 1843 Knott House Museum.
3
% as popular as
New Orleans
10 minutes
off the main route,
28
% of way to
Baton Rouge
3
Panama City Beach
Outdoor Activities Beach & Pool Clubs
Panama City Beach is a waterfront town and vacation destination in northwest Florida. It's known for miles of white-sand beaches fronting the calm, clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico. St. Andrews State Park, one of 2 protected nature preserves nearby, is bordered by the Gulf and has hiking trails and fishing piers. Pier Park is the main shopping hub and a venue for major events.
11
% as popular as
New Orleans
55 minutes
off the main route,
44
% of way to
Baton Rouge
4
Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton Beach is a small city in the Florida Panhandle. It's known for fine white-sand beaches on adjacent Okaloosa Island. The island's Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park is home to dolphins, penguins and alligators. The Indian Temple Mound Museum includes the prehistoric Temple Mound and Native American artifacts. Northeast, the Air Force Armament Museum displays artifacts and aircraft from WWI to the present.
3
% as popular as
New Orleans
33 minutes
off the main route,
51
% of way to
Baton Rouge
5
Pensacola Beach
Outdoor Activities Beaches
Pensacola Beach is a Florida resort community on the Gulf Coast barrier island of Santa Rosa. White-sand beaches include Opal Beach, part of Gulf Islands National Seashore. Pensacola Beach Boardwalk has shops, eateries and, nearby, the Pensacola Beach Pier stretches into the Gulf of Mexico. Both are on the Pensacola Beach Eco-Trail, which spotlights local wildlife such as sea turtles. West is the 1834 Fort Pickens.
3
% as popular as
New Orleans
26 minutes
off the main route,
56
% of way to
Baton Rouge
6
Pensacola
Pensacola is a waterfront city in the north of the U.S. state of Florida. It's separated from the Gulf of Mexico by Santa Rosa Island, and its protected beaches make it a popular holiday destination. The city was one of the earliest European settlements in the U.S., and Historic Pensacola Village is a museum complex containing original 19th-century buildings.
7
% as popular as
New Orleans
7 minutes
off the main route,
57
% of way to
Baton Rouge
7
Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores is a city on Alabama's Gulf Coast. Its Gulf State Park has beaches, trails and a pier, plus a golf course and a zip line over the dunes. To the west, sea turtles and migratory birds thrive among the coastal habitats of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Farther west, 19th-century Fort Morgan guards Mobile Bay. The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo offers hands-on encounters with lemurs, kangaroos and sloths.
2
% as popular as
New Orleans
40 minutes
off the main route,
60
% of way to
Baton Rouge
8
Mobile
Sights & Landmarks Historic Sites
Mobile is a port city on Alabama's Gulf Coast. The WWII-era USS Alabama battleship is anchored in Battleship Memorial Park. Floats, costumes and photos at the Mobile Carnival Museum illuminate the city's centuries-old Mardi Gras tradition. The 1850 Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception features intricate German stained glass. International fine and decorative art is displayed at the Mobile Museum of Art.
4
% as popular as
New Orleans
1 minute
off the main route,
66
% of way to
Baton Rouge
9
Biloxi
Biloxi is a Mississippi city on the Gulf of Mexico. It's known for its casinos. Biloxi Lighthouse stands next to Biloxi Beach on the Mississippi Sound. The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum offers exhibits on boatbuilding and seafood-processing. The Beauvoir estate and Jefferson Davis Presidential Library explore the life of the Confederate leader. Offshore, Deer Island shelters pelicans and loggerhead turtles.
6
% as popular as
New Orleans
8 minutes
off the main route,
75
% of way to
Baton Rouge
10
New Orleans
New Orleans is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the "Big Easy," it's known for its round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures. Embodying its festive spirit is Mardi Gras, the late-winter carnival famed for raucous costumed parades and street parties.
Most popular city on this route
16 minutes
off the main route,
85
% of way to
Baton Rouge
Best stops along Jacksonville to Baton Rouge drive
The top stops along the way from Jacksonville to Baton Rouge (with short detours) are The National WWII Museum, French Quarter, and National Naval Aviation Museum. Other popular stops include Panama City Beach, Jackson Square, and USS Alabama.
1
Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History
Museum Nature & Parks
Many species of butterflies & birds roam free in this Natural History Museum interactive exhibit.
4.8 ( 1080 ) 
•
5.0 ( 1073 ) 
3215 Hull Road SW 34th Street and, Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
2
All-Star Amphitheater | Wild Adventures Theme Park
Concert hall Water & Amusement Parks Event venue Theme Parks
4.7 ( 25 ) •
4.0 ( 952 )
3766 Old Clyattville Rd, Valdosta, GA 31601, USA
3
Florida State University
Public university Sights & Landmarks
Founded in 1851, this research school features varied areas of study & a renowned sports program.
4.4 ( 398 ) •
4.5 ( 750 )
600 W College Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32306, USA
4
Wakulla Springs State Park
State park Nature & Parks
Riverboat tours, swimming & snorkeling draw visitors to these deep springs of "Tarzan" fame.
4.8 ( 2328 ) •
4.5 ( 808 )
465 Wakulla Park Dr, Wakulla Springs, FL 32327, USA
5
Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park
State park Nature & Parks
This scenic waterfront park offers numerous recreation options, including camping & birdwatching.
4.8 ( 1653 ) •
4.5 ( 692 )
1900 E Gulf Beach Dr, St George Island, FL 32328, USA
6
Florida Caverns State Park
State park Nature & Parks
Cave offering guided tours, plus trails, freshwater springs & golf games on rolling terrain.
4.7 ( 2015 ) •
4.5 ( 903 )
3345 Caverns Rd, Marianna, FL 32446, USA
7
T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
State park Outdoor Activities
Bird-watching, swimming & camping draw visitors to this secluded park with sand dunes.
4.8 ( 966 ) •
4.5 ( 716 )
8899 Cape San Blas Rd, Port St Joe, FL 32456, USA
8
Panama City Beach
Outdoor Activities Beach & Pool Clubs
Panama City Beach is a waterfront town and vacation destination in northwest Florida. It's known for miles of white-sand beaches fronting the calm, clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico. St. Andrews State Park, one of 2 protected nature preserves nearby, is bordered by the Gulf and has hiking trails and fishing piers. Pier Park is the main shopping hub and a venue for major events.
11
% as popular as
New Orleans
55 minutes
off the main route,
44
% of way to
Baton Rouge
9
Pier Park
Shopping mall Shopping
Traditional mall layout with department stores, boutiques & many dining options, plus a beer bar.
4.6 ( 14375 ) •
4.5 ( 2529 )
600 Pier Park Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32413, USA
10
Santa Rosa Beach
Outdoor Activities Beaches
Santa Rosa Beach is an unincorporated community in Walton County, Florida, United States. It belongs to the Fort Walton Beach-Crestview-Destin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
5.0 ( 757 )
11
Henderson Beach State Park
State park Outdoor Activities
Beach haven offering a boardwalk, a pet-friendly nature trail plus a playground & campground.
4.8 ( 4772 ) •
4.5 ( 2103 )
17000 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541, USA
12
Destin Harbor Boardwalk
Sights & Landmarks Marina
Bustling destination for bars, restaurants, souvenir shops, boating & tourist attractions.
4.6 ( 4748 ) •
4.5 ( 2138 )
102 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541, USA
13
Navarre Beach
Outdoor Activities Beaches
5.0 ( 1452 )
Pensacola Beach, FL 32566, USA
14
Pensacola Beach
Outdoor Activities Beaches
Pensacola Beach is a Florida resort community on the Gulf Coast barrier island of Santa Rosa. White-sand beaches include Opal Beach, part of Gulf Islands National Seashore. Pensacola Beach Boardwalk has shops, eateries and, nearby, the Pensacola Beach Pier stretches into the Gulf of Mexico. Both are on the Pensacola Beach Eco-Trail, which spotlights local wildlife such as sea turtles. West is the 1834 Fort Pickens.
3
% as popular as
New Orleans
26 minutes
off the main route,
56
% of way to
Baton Rouge
15
National Naval Aviation Museum
Museum National museum
Attractions include over 150 restored military aircraft, a flight simulator & an IMAX theater.
4.9 ( 6961 ) •
5.0 ( 5914 )
1750 Radford Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32508, USA
16
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
Zoo Zoos & Aquariums
Home to more than 500 animals, this zoo offers hands-on experiences with kangaroos & other critters.
4.2 ( 2494 ) •
4.5 ( 1418 )
20499 Oak Rd E, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
17
USS Alabama
Museum Sights & Landmarks
WWII-era battleship docked at a memorial park. Visitors can board & explore via self-guided tours.
4.8 ( 9939 ) •
4.5 ( 3415 )
2703 Battleship Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36603, USA
18
Fort Morgan State Historic Site Museum
Historical landmark Sights & Landmarks
Site featuring a well-preserved 1833 fort, plus a museum with exhibits focusing on the Civil War.
4.6 ( 170 ) •
4.5 ( 861 )
51 AL-180, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
19
Bellingrath Gardens and Home
Garden Sights & Landmarks
Serene setting for acres of flowers, waterfalls & a 1930s home housing a porcelain collection.
4.8 ( 1223 ) •
4.5 ( 713 )
12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd, Theodore, AL 36582, USA
20
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Biloxi
Casino Casinos & Gambling
Upscale rooms & suites in a posh, rock 'n' roll-themed hotel with a casino, dining & nightlife.
4.3 ( 12576 ) •
4.0 ( 1609 )
777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530, USA
21
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
On
Casino Casinos & Gambling
Polished Gulf-view hotel with a casino, an outdoor pool & a spa, plus eclectic dining & buzzy bars.
4.4 ( 16779 ) •
4.5 ( 2123 )
875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530, USA
22
Jackson Square
Historical landmark Sights & Landmarks
Artists & performers ply their trades in a park built in 1721 & lined with historic buildings.
4.7 ( 18499 ) •
4.5 ( 14267 )
701 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
23
French Quarter
Sights & Landmarks Historic Walking Areas
The French Quarter is the city's historic heart, famous for its vibrant nightlife and colorful buildings with cast-iron balconies. Crowd-pleasing Bourbon Street features jazz clubs, Cajun eateries and raucous bars serving potent cocktails. Quieter streets lead to the French Market, with gourmet food and local crafts, and to Jackson Square where street performers entertain in front of soaring St. Louis Cathedral.
4.5 ( 20011 )
24
The National WWII Museum
War museum Museums
Multi-building museum with interactive submarine exhibit, planes, 4-D theater & eatery downstairs.
4.8 ( 17193 ) •
5.0 ( 25720 )
945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
25
Canal at Baronne (In)
Tram stop Transportation Mass Transportation Systems
5.0 ( 2 ) •
4.5 ( 14258 )
New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
26
Airboat Adventures
Tours Boat tour agency
Boat tours of cypress swamps & bayous to see alligators, herons & hawks, plus a souvenir shop.
4.7 ( 3380 ) •
4.5 ( 1657 )
5145 Fleming Park Rd, Lafitte, LA 70067, USA
27
Cajun Pride Swamp Tours
Wildlife refuge Tours
Private swamp refuge offering narrated boat tours with alligators & other wildlife sightings.
4.7 ( 1944 ) •
4.5 ( 1422 )
110 Frenier Rd, Laplace, LA 70068, USA
28
Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site
Historical place Sights & Landmarks
An 1805 sugarcane plantation with daily guided tours of the big house, the grounds & a slave cabin.
4.7 ( 1788 ) •
4.5 ( 2514 )
2247 LA-18, Vacherie, LA 70090, USA
29
Oak Alley Plantation
Sights & Landmarks History museum
Former plantation with exhibits about local history and sugarcane cultivation, plus guided tours.
4.5 ( 5635 ) •
4.5 ( 3039 )
3645 LA-18, Vacherie, LA 70090, USA
30
Houmas House and Gardens
Historical place museum Sights & Landmarks
Circa-1840 Greek revival mansion & plantation that includes gardens, lodging & elegant restaurants.
4.7 ( 1384 ) •
4.5 ( 1543 )
40136 LA-942, Darrow, LA 70725, USA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drive from Jacksonville to Baton Rouge ?
Yes! You can drive from Jacksonville to Baton Rouge .
How far is Baton Rouge from Jacksonville by car?
The drive from Jacksonville to Baton Rouge is 603 miles ( 970 km ).
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Baton Rouge ?
Driving from Jacksonville to Baton Rouge should take you 8 hrs 49 mins in normal traffic. Check out How far is Jacksonville to Baton Rouge by car for more details.
How much would gas cost from Jacksonville to Baton Rouge ?
Gas from Jacksonville to Baton Rouge would cost around $ 50 to $ 116 USD, depending on your vehicle's fuel efficiency.
Where should I stop on the way from Jacksonville to Baton Rouge ?
You could check out All-Star Amphitheater | Wild Adventures Theme Park and Florida State University, or the always popular Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History!
What are the best cities to visit between Jacksonville and Baton Rouge ?
People love visiting New Orleans, Panama City Beach, and Pensacola , among others.
How Far Is It From New Orleans to Jacksonville
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