Hammond, LA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Hammond, LA have 7 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 129 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Hammond, LA spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
15
Longest Drive
256.2 mi
Grambling, LA
Quickest Drive
40m
Denham Springs, LA
Plan Around Hammond, LA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Hammond, LA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Hammond, LA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Hammond, LA
Hammond, LA to Grambling, LA
Hammond, LA to Alexandria, LA
Hammond, LA to Jeanerette, LA
Hammond, LA to New Iberia, LA
Hammond, LA to Morgan City, LA
Hammond, LA to Houma, LA
Hammond, LA to Metairie, LA
Driving from Hammond, LA
On average, trips departing from Hammond, LA run 129 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 34m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 256 miles (4h 53m), while the shortest is just 51 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Hammond, LA include Grambling, LA (256.2 mi, 4h 53m), Alexandria, LA (168.6 mi, 3h 13m), Jeanerette, LA (123.8 mi, 2h 39m), New Iberia, LA (112.4 mi, 2h 22m), and Morgan City, LA (111 mi, 2h 9m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 129-mile drive from Hammond, LA, expect to burn about 5.1 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Hammond, LA and 8 routes heading into Hammond, LA, covering 15 total connections. Distances range from 51 to 256 miles.
The longest mapped route from Hammond, LA covers 256 miles and takes approximately 4h 53m. Shorter options start at just 51 miles.
The average route from Hammond, LA runs about 129 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 34m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Hammond, LA include Grambling, LA, Alexandria, LA, Jeanerette, LA and New Iberia, LA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Hammond, LA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
20,790
Median Income
$41,222
Median Home Value
$219,400
Median Age
26.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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