If you are planning a trip from Hammond to Morgan City, expect a straightforward 111-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 9 minutes. This Southeast Louisiana trek is perfectly manageable as a one-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. Budgeting approximately $17 for fuel will cover your transit across the region. Since the entire route stays within Southeast Louisiana, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. It is an efficient path that prioritizes direct travel over sightseeing, making it ideal if your main goal is simply getting from point A to point B without unnecessary complications.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.5 miles from Hammond, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 90
57.3 mi
1h 5m
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
26.2 mi
28m
I 310
10.9 mi
12m
I 10
9.5 mi
11m
Veterans Avenue
2.9 mi
4m
US 51 Business
1.3 mi
2m
North Oak Street
0.5 mi
<1m
LA 182
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 57.3 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond, LA and Morgan City, LA.
1
Start on West Charles Street
94 ft·8 sec·West Charles Street
2
Turn right onto North Oak Street
0.5 mi·48 sec·North Oak Street
3
Continue on US 51 Business
1.3 mi·2 min·US 51 Business
4
Continue on US 51 Business
198 ft·3 sec·Southwest Railroad Avenue
5
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business
129 ft·2 sec·Veterans Avenue
6
Continue on US 51 Business
413 ft·7 sec·Veterans Avenue
7
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business
135 ft·2 sec·Veterans Avenue
8
Continue on US 51 Business
0.2 mi·16 sec·Veterans Avenue
9
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business
125 ft·2 sec·Veterans Avenue
10
Continue on US 51 Business
2.6 mi·3 min·Veterans Avenue
11
Turn right onto LA 22
0.3 mi·29 sec·LA 22
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·21 sec
14
Merge onto I 55; US 51
26 mi·28 min·Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
15
Merge onto I 10
9.5 mi·11 min·I 10
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 220Toward I 310 South: Boutte, HoumaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 310
11 mi·12 min·I 310
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·55 sec
Toward US 90 West: Houma
19
Merge onto US 90
5.3 mi·7 min·US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on US 90
0.3 mi·26 sec·US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on US 90
0.5 mi·37 sec·US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on US 90
51 mi·56 min·US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
24
Continue on LA 70
421 ft·7 sec·LA 70
25
Turn right onto LA 182
0.4 mi·45 sec·LA 182
26
Arrive at destination
LA 182
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. With no mandatory stops required to break up the 2-hour duration, you can easily complete the trip in one go if you prefer. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the longer stretches of US 90, as these sections offer fewer immediate options compared to the more populated areas near Hammond. If you are prone to fatigue, consider using the transition onto I-310 as a natural mental checkpoint to assess your energy levels. Taking advantage of the shorter duration allows you to arrive in Morgan City with plenty of time left to settle in for the day.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.5 miles from Hammond, LA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.3 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 24 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.5 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morgan City, 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 111 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Hammond, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 90 for about 57.3 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 41.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.8 mi into trip|~3m in|US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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1.9 mi into trip|~3m in|US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.1 mi into trip|~3m in|US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
5.2 mi into trip|~8m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
41.1 mi into trip|~48m in
Take the exit toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 220
Toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.76 one way
$33.53 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$18.40
$36.80
premium
$4.56
$19.92
$39.85
diesel
$5.61
$24.51
$49.01
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.3
0
$11.65
$5.33
Efficient EV
27.8
0
$9.71
$4.44
EV Truck/SUV
44.4
0
$15.54
$7.10
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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 17, 2026
Origin
Hammond, LA
Morning
in Hammond on Sunday
Local time
9:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Morgan City, LA
Morning
in Morgan City on Sunday
Local time
9:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
2h 9m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 72% of your time spent on major thoroughfares like US 90, I-310, and the Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway. Behind the wheel, you should anticipate a steady pace rather than a winding backroad experience. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on US 90, where you will cover 57.3 miles of consistent driving. The route balances these fast-moving highway segments with transitions through local infrastructure, keeping the drive functional and steady. Expect a practical, no-frills experience that leans on major road arteries to move you efficiently between these two Louisiana hubs.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.3 mi on US 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
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 111 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 1.8 miles (US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.9 miles (US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.1 miles (US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 Hammond, LA to Morgan City, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Houma along the way.
Morgan City is a town of 11,000 people (2019) in Coastal Acadiana that revolves around shrimp and petroleum, so much so that it's major annual event is the Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 111 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.3 miles on US 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Morgan City, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.9 miles (US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.1 miles (US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Morgan City, LA before heading back.
