Origin
Denham Springs, LA
Late night in Denham Springs on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Denham Springs, 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
40m
Distance
34.3 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Denham Springs, LA
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Hammond, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Denham Springs and Hammond, this 33.3-mile trip is a quick and straightforward journey through Southeast Louisiana. Lasting approximately 41 minutes, the route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning there is no need to worry about overnight logistics. You will navigate primarily via local streets like Centerville Street Northwest, North Range Avenue, and Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard. With a modest fuel cost of about $5, the trip is very budget-friendly for a short commute. Since both cities are located within the same region, you can expect a familiar landscape throughout your travel. Ultimately, this is a practical, no-fuss drive that serves as an efficient connection between these two hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 29.4 mi | 31m |
| Southwest Railroad Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North Range Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Range Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Veterans Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Charles Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Centerville Street Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Florida Republic Parkway
— 29.4 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denham Springs, LA and Hammond, LA.
1
Start on Benton Street
228 ft
·
18 sec
·
Benton Street
2
Turn left onto Centerville Street Northwest
306 ft
·
13 sec
·
Centerville Street Northwest
3
Turn right onto LA 16
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Range Avenue
4
Continue on LA 3002
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
5
Continue on LA 3002
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Range Avenue
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 12 East: Hammond
7
Merge onto I 12
29 mi
·
31 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 40
Toward US 51 Business: Hammond, Ponchatoula
9
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business
283 ft
·
4 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
10
Continue on US 51 Business
393 ft
·
7 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
11
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business
142 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southwest Railroad Avenue
12
Continue on US 51 Business
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Railroad Avenue
13
Turn left onto West Charles Street
406 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Charles Street
14
Arrive at destination
West Charles Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Centerville Street Northwest
Turn left onto Centerville Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward I 12 East: Hammond
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 12 East: Hammond
6
32.1 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
32.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
32.4 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
$5.18 one way
$10.36 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.16 | $12.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
5:35 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than drifting on a monotonous interstate. Because this route utilizes 0% highway travel, you will spend the entire 41-minute duration navigating through local streets and intersections. The path requires your full attention as you transition between Centerville Street Northwest and North Range Avenue. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches of highway, the character of the road remains consistent in its stop-and-go nature. You should prepare for a steady, technical drive that moves through the heart of the local road network rather than bypassing it.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.4 mi on West Florida Republic Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Florida Republic Parkway and Southwest Railroad Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Centerville Street Northwest.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Centerville Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Denham Springs, LA to Hammond, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Ponchatoula along the way.
Ponchatoula
32.1 mi in
|
~36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 34.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.4 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: near the start (Centerville Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 32.1 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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