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Trip from Gretna, LA to Hammond, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

60.8 mi

98 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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second-largest city in, and parish seat of, Jefferson Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana

Gretna, LA

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Downtown Hammond, LA, LA

Hammond, LA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Gretna to Hammond covers 62.8 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to complete without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $9 for fuel to complete the journey. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of Louisiana, you will remain in a familiar geographic area throughout the drive. It is a straightforward trip that avoids the complexity of long-distance planning, making it an ideal choice for a quick change of scenery.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pontchartrain Expressway 26.2 mi 32m
I 55 24.8 mi 26m
US 51 Business 2.6 mi 3m
Westbank Expressway 2.5 mi 3m
Southwest Railroad Avenue 1.8 mi 3m
Crescent City Connection 0.6 mi <1m
Veterans Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Evergreen Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pontchartrain Expressway — 26.2 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gretna, LA and Hammond, LA.

1

Start on Richard Street

171 ft · 12 sec · Richard Street
2

Turn left onto 11th Street

305 ft · 15 sec · 11th Street
3

Turn right onto Evergreen Drive

0.2 mi · 51 sec · Evergreen Drive
4

At end of road, turn left onto LA 23

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Westbank Expressway
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward US 90 Business East
6

Merge onto US 90 BUS

2.1 mi · 2 min · Westbank Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7

Continue on US 90 BUS

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Crescent City Connection
8

Continue on US 90 BUS

26 mi · 32 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 2 min
Toward I 55 North: Hammond Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 55; US 51

25 mi · 26 min · I 55; US 51
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 26 Toward LA 22: Ponchatoula, Springfield
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec
13

Turn straight onto LA 22

467 ft · 13 sec · LA 22
14

Turn left onto US 51 Business

2.6 mi · 3 min · US 51 Business
15

Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business

121 ft · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue
16

Continue on US 51 Business

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Veterans Avenue
17

Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business

145 ft · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue
18

Continue on US 51 Business

393 ft · 7 sec · Veterans Avenue
19

Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business

142 ft · 2 sec · Southwest Railroad Avenue
20

Continue on US 51 Business

1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Railroad Avenue
21

Turn left onto West Charles Street

406 ft · 19 sec · West Charles Street
22

Arrive at destination

West Charles Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laplace, LA

30 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

Metairie, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laplace, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Gretna, 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 55.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Evergreen Drive

Turn right onto Evergreen Drive

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | LA 23 / Westbank Expressway

At end of road, turn left onto LA 23 / Westbank Expressway

Navigation decision point

5
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway

Merge onto US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
29.9 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward I 55 North: Hammond

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 55 North: Hammond
6
55.7 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward LA 22: Ponchatoula, Springfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 26 Toward LA 22: Ponchatoula, Springfield

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.18 one way

$18.36 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $10.08 $20.16
premium $4.56 $10.91 $21.83
diesel $5.61 $13.42 $26.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.2 0 $6.38 $2.92
Efficient EV 15.2 0 $5.32 $2.43
EV Truck/SUV 24.3 0 $8.51 $3.89

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Gretna, LA

Late night in Gretna on Sunday

Local time

2:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hammond, LA

Late night in Hammond on Sunday

Local time

2:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°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

18 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 16m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate via 11th Street, Evergreen Drive, and the Westbank Expressway to reach your destination. Because the longest stretch on 11th Street is 0 miles, you should be prepared for frequent turns and constant engagement with local road conditions. This setup creates a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention compared to a standard highway haul. By avoiding major interstates, you gain a more direct look at the local infrastructure connecting these two communities.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.2 mi on Pontchartrain Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pontchartrain Expressway and I 55. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Evergreen Drive.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.8 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Evergreen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (LA 23 / Westbank Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Gretna, LA to Hammond, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.

Springfield

55.7 mi in | ~1h 7m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 60.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 26.2 miles on Pontchartrain Expressway. 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 0.1 miles (Evergreen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (LA 23 / Westbank Expressway): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 90 BUS / Westbank Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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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