Road Trips from Hammond, LA
Hammond is a good starting point for short hops around Louisiana, with most destinations under three hours. You've got a range of driving experiences, from mixed highway and surface roads to mostly highway routes. Some trips offer park access, like the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, while others keep you on the road. If you're looking for a quick day trip or a slightly longer drive with varied terrain, Hammond sets you up well for exploring the state.
Total Routes
8
Shortest
1.1h
With Parks Nearby
2
Under 2 hours
Houma, LA
1h 43m83.3 mi one way
This 83.3-mile trip to Houma takes about 1.7 hours and has a high drive score of 9. It's a mixed highway and surface road route. Notably, New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park is nearby, making it a solid option if you want to include a park visit. It's shorter than the drive to Jeanerette or New Iberia.
Metairie, LA
1h 3m50.8 mi one way
At 50.8 miles and 1.1 hours, this is one of the shortest routes from Hammond. It scores a 9 for its mixed highway and surface road profile. Unlike some other nearby options, this route does not have parks in its immediate vicinity. It's a quicker drive than heading to Houma.
Saint Gabriel, LA
1h 7m53.3 mi one way
This 53.3-mile drive to Saint Gabriel is a fast 1.1-hour trip with a drive score of 8. The route is mostly highway, making for a straightforward journey. There are no parks listed nearby for this destination. It's similar in length to the Metairie trip but uses more highway.
Full-day getaway
Alexandria, LA
3h 13m168.6 mi one way
A longer option at 168.6 miles, this drive to Alexandria takes 3.2 hours and scores a 9. The profile is mixed highway and surface roads. This route does not feature any parks nearby. It's significantly longer than trips to Houma or Morgan City.
Jeanerette, LA
2h 39m123.8 mi one way
This 123.8-mile trip to Jeanerette is a 2.7-hour drive with a high drive score of 9. It's primarily a highway route. There are no parks listed as being nearby for this destination. This is a longer drive than the routes to Morgan City or New Iberia.
Morgan City, LA
2h 9m111 mi one way
Covering 111 miles, this drive to Morgan City takes 2.2 hours and boasts a drive score of 9. The route is mostly highway. You won't find parks directly associated with this trip. It's a mid-range distance option, shorter than Jeanerette but longer than Houma.
New Iberia, LA
2h 22m112.4 mi one way
This 112.4-mile drive to New Iberia will take approximately 2.4 hours, earning a drive score of 9. The route is predominantly highway. No parks are noted as being nearby for this specific trip. It's comparable in length to the drive to Morgan City.
Weekend trip
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Grambling, LA
4h 53m256.2 mi one way
Houma, LA
1h 43m83.3 mi one way
Alexandria, LA
3h 13m168.6 mi one way
Metairie, LA
1h 3m50.8 mi one way
Houma, LA
1h 43m83.3 mi one way
Alexandria, LA
3h 13m168.6 mi one way
Morgan City, LA
2h 9m111 mi one way
New Iberia, LA
2h 22m112.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers mild weather for drives. Consider routes with nearby parks like New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
Summer
Summer heat makes shorter, highway-focused drives appealing. Plan for longer trips to account for potential heat.
Fall
Fall provides comfortable temperatures for exploring. The drive to Grambling offers a national monument for a longer excursion.
Winter
Winter trips can be pleasant. The mixed highway and surface routes offer varied driving experiences.
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