Hammond, LA to Bastrop, LA is 226.4 miles and takes about 4h 31m via US 84, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, connecting the Southeast region of the state. You'll experience a mix of highway driving and surface roads, making it a straightforward drive. Plan for a single day trip with one planned stop, and you'll have plenty of time to reach your destination without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
113.2 miles from Hammond, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63.3 mi
1h 12m
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
53.4 mi
57m
US 84
47.3 mi
55m
US 98
30.1 mi
34m
South Louisa Street
13.2 mi
19m
Oak Ridge Road
6.5 mi
9m
Grabault Road
6.1 mi
10m
West University Avenue
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
— 63.3 mi, about 1h 12m
Traffic on I-55
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~598 veh/hr typical
· worst 874
Quietest
1 AM
~82 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 44 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond, LA and Bastrop, LA.
1
Start on West Charles Street
406 ft·27 sec·West Charles Street
2
Turn left onto Northwest Railroad Avenue
0.4 mi·43 sec·Northwest Railroad Avenue
3
Continue on Carter Lane
0.1 mi·17 sec·Carter Lane
4
Turn right onto North Oak Street
0.5 mi·1 min·North Oak Street
5
Turn left onto LA 3234
2.1 mi·3 min·West University Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
7
Merge onto I 55
53 mi·57 min·Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
8
Take the exit onto US 98
29 mi·33 min·US 98
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 98; MS 184
0.8 mi·53 sec·US 98; MS 184
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
11
Merge onto US 84
28 mi·32 min·US 84
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.0 mi·7 min·US 84
13
Take the exit onto US 84
13 mi·15 min·US 84
14
Continue on US 425; LA 15
63 mi·1 hr 12 min·E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
15
Enter roundabout onto US 425
124 ft·2 sec·South Louisa Street
16
Continue on US 425
13 mi·19 min·South Louisa Street
17
Continue on US 425
4.2 mi·6 min·Oak Ridge Road
18
Continue on US 425
0.4 mi·38 sec·North Oak Street
19
Continue on US 425
2.2 mi·3 min·Oak Ridge Road
20
Turn left onto Grabault Road
6.1 mi·10 min·Grabault Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto US 165; US 425; LA 2
0.3 mi·32 sec·Mer Rouge Road
22
Continue on US 165; US 425; LA 2
1.9 mi·3 min·East Madison Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
3 ft·0 sec·US 165; US 425; LA 2
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 31m driving time, leaving Hammond, LA in the morning is your best bet for a single-day trip. You'll have a manageable drive with only one recommended stop, allowing for a relaxed pace. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $33, and plan your refueling accordingly, especially before longer stretches. The longest segment is 63.3 miles, so ensure you're topped off before starting that part of your drive.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 113.2 miles from Hammond, LA, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 50 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.2 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bastrop, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hammond, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hammond, LA
This is one driving day of about 226.4 miles and 4h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Hammond, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North for about 63.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 198.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Northwest Railroad Avenue
Turn left onto Northwest Railroad Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
86.3 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|US 98; MS 184
At end of road, turn left onto US 98; MS 184
Navigation decision point
4
87.1 mi into trip|~1h 38m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
115.6 mi into trip|~2h 11m in|US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
198.1 mi into trip|~3h 47m in|US 425 / South Louisa Street
Enter roundabout onto US 425 / South Louisa Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.43 one way
$62.86 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$35.16
$70.33
premium
$4.29
$38.23
$76.46
diesel
$4.80
$42.75
$85.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.9
0
$23.77
$10.87
Efficient EV
56.6
0
$19.81
$9.06
EV Truck/SUV
90.6
1
$31.70
$14.49
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Hammond, LA
Late night
in Hammond on Sunday
Local time
5:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
97°F
Sunny
NW 5 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:12AM CDT until July 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:11AM CDT until July 18 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Destination
Bastrop, LA
Late night
in Bastrop on Sunday
Local time
5:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
96°F
Mostly Sunny
0 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:12AM CDT until July 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:11AM CDT until July 18 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4h 31m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Poverty Point National Monument
National Monument
Now a nearly forgotten culture, Poverty Point at its peak 3,000 years ago was part of an enormous trading network that stretched for hundreds of miles across the continent. It was - and is - also an e...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 210.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 34% highway share, meaning you'll encounter more surface roads than high-speed expressways. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 63.3 miles on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North. Expect to transition from highway cruising to navigating local traffic as you progress. The profile indicates a mixed highway and surface road experience, so be prepared for varying speed limits and potential for more intersections.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.3 mi on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northwest Railroad Avenue.
Driving Effort5/10
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 226.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Northwest Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 86.3 miles (US 98; MS 184): Navigation decision point; at 87.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Bastrop is the county seat of Bastrop County, Texas, and is located about 30 mi (48 km) east of Austin. Bastrop was settled by Europeans in 1804 and incorporated on December 18, 1837, with a 2020 population of 9688. It is known for its isolated belt of loblolly pines (the "Lost Pines") that exist miles to the west of the Piney Woods of East Texas and Louisiana; see Bastrop State Park below.
Top landmarks
•Morehouse Parish Courthouse — building in Bastrop, Louisiana, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 31m. Total distance: 226.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.3 miles on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 86.3 miles (US 98; MS 184): Navigation decision point; at 87.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Poverty Point National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Bastrop, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
