How to travel from Denver to Baton Rouge, United States of America

The distance between Denver and Baton Rouge is around 1,055 miles (1,698km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Denver to Baton Rouge by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from Denver (DEN) to Baton Rouge (BTR).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $790
Operated by

American Airlines

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2 similiar routes

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Ft Worth then Hyatt Regency Houston and then to Baton Rouge LA.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $275
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Baton Rouge.

  • Duration20h 35m
  • Distance1,317 miles (2,120km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Denver and Baton Rouge

There are several options for getting from Denver to Baton Rouge by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $180 and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $790.

The distance between Denver and Baton Rouge is around 1,055 miles (1,698km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,008 miles (1,623km)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Denver and Baton Rouge by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Denver to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx $790.

The cheapest way to travel between Denver and Baton Rouge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $180 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Denver and Baton Rouge. We recommend that you fly from Denver (DEN) to Baton Rouge (BTR). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Denver and Baton Rouge. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Denver to Baton Rouge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ft Worth, Hyatt Regency Houston and Pierce St @ Main St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Greyhound USA, Vonlane, Megabus and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Denver and Baton Rouge. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Denver and Baton Rouge. Flights depart from Denver (DEN) and arrive at Baton Rouge (BTR) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Denver to Baton Rouge. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Denver to Baton Rouge typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Denver (DEN) and and arrive into Baton Rouge (BTR).

The closest major airport to Baton Rouge is Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) (BTR) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Baton Rouge. Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) (LFT) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) (MSY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Denver and Baton Rouge. The distance is around 1,317 miles (2,120km) by road and it will take around 20h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Denver to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around $790.

How do I get from Denver to Baton Rouge

Compare travel optionsbetween Denver and Baton Rouge

Transport options from Denver to Baton Rouge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 20m
$790
every 20 mins1,698km (1,055 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 15m
$390
twice daily1,726km (1,073 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 40m
$890
hourly1,782km (1,107 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 4h
$275
once daily2,320km (1,441 miles)
Bus via Dallas1 day 5h
$180
once daily2,328km (1,446 miles)
Drive
20h 35m
$130
on demand2,120km (1,317 miles)

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Airports near Baton Rouge

The following major airports near Baton Rouge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

BTR
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6 miles (10km) from Baton Rouge
LFT
Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
51 miles (82km) from Baton Rouge
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
International Airport
Distance
64 miles (103km) from Baton Rouge