What body of water is closer to Baton Rouge Louisiana - Lake Erie or the Gulf Mexico?

The Gulf of Mexico is closer to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, than Lake Erie. Baton Rouge is located in southern Louisiana, while Lake Erie is located in the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada. The Gulf of Mexico is about 100 miles (160 kilometers) from Baton Rouge, while Lake Erie is about 1,200 miles (1,900 kilometers) away.