Origin
Addis, LA
Late night in Addis on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Addis, LA to Hammond, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
54.8 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Addis, LA
Abenezer Muluken
Hammond, LA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 54.8-mile drive from Addis to Hammond, Louisiana, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 8 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll be spending a significant portion of your journey on highways, with 82% of the route utilizing them. The estimated fuel cost is around $8, which is quite reasonable for this distance. As you travel within the Southeast region of Louisiana, expect a practical, highway-focused experience. Given its short duration and manageable mileage, this trip doesn't require an overnight stay, offering flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 39.2 mi | 42m |
| Highway 1 South | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Horace Wilkinson Bridge | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Southwest Railroad Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| 1st Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Veterans Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Charles Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Florida Republic Parkway
— 39.2 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Addis, LA and Hammond, LA.
1
Start on 1st Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Street
2
Turn left onto LA 1
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 1 South
3
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
4
Merge onto I 10
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 159
Toward I 12 East: Hammond
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on I 12
39 mi
·
42 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 40
Toward US 51 Business: Hammond, Ponchatoula
8
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business
283 ft
·
4 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
9
Continue on US 51 Business
393 ft
·
7 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
10
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business
142 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southwest Railroad Avenue
11
Continue on US 51 Business
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Railroad Avenue
12
Turn left onto West Charles Street
406 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Charles Street
13
Arrive at destination
West Charles Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.4 miles from Addis, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 7.1 and 52.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Merge onto I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
12.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 12 East: Hammond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 159
Toward I 12 East: Hammond
6
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward US 51 Business: Hammond, Ponchatoula
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 40
Toward US 51 Business: Hammond, Ponchatoula
5
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
52.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
US 51 Business / Southwest Railroad Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business / Southwest Railroad Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.28 one way
$16.55 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.09 | $18.17 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.84 | $19.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.10 | $24.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.67 | $3.51 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hammond, LA
Late night in Hammond on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 8m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with a substantial 82% of the journey on faster roads. You'll encounter the West Florida Republic Parkway, Highway 1 South, and the Horace Wilkinson Bridge as key segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll cover is 39.2 miles, primarily on the West Florida Republic Parkway. This suggests a consistent pace for most of the trip, with minimal interruptions. The drive's character is defined by its efficiency, prioritizing getting you from point A to point B smoothly.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.2 mi on West Florida Republic Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Florida Republic Parkway and Highway 1 South. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.1 miles in near I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 8m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles (I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Addis, LA
Full guide →Founded 1915
Top landmarks
- • Bank of Addis — bank building in Addis, Louisiana
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 54.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.2 miles on West Florida Republic Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles (I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hammond, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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