Origin
Hammond, LA
Late night in Hammond on Tuesday
Local time
4:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hammond, LA to Saint Gabriel, 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 7m
Distance
53.3 mi
86 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hammond, LA
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Saint Gabriel, LA
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Trip Overview
Hammond to Saint Gabriel is 53.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via West Florida Republic Parkway and East Highway 30, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on highways, making it a convenient option for a quick transit. You'll find it a practical choice if you're looking to connect these two points efficiently without a lengthy commitment. Consider this route for its simplicity and speed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 37.7 mi | 40m |
| East Highway 30 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Nicholson Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Staring Lane | 2 mi | 3m |
| Gardere Lane | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Essen Lane | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US 51 Business | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Nicholson Extended | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Florida Republic Parkway
— 37.7 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond, LA and Saint Gabriel, 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
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 12 West: Baton Rouge
5
Merge onto I 12
38 mi
·
40 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 1C
Toward Drusilla Lane, Jefferson Highway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto Drusilla Lane
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Drusilla Lane
8
Turn right onto LA 73
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Jefferson Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto LA 3064
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Essen Lane
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Staring Lane
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Staring Lane
11
Turn left onto Highland Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Highland Road
12
Turn right onto LA 327 Spur
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Gardere Lane
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn left onto LA 30
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Nicholson Drive
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on LA 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Nicholson Extended
15
Continue on LA 30
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Highway 30
16
Turn right onto LA 74
194 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Route 74
17
Arrive at destination
LA 74
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 26.7 miles from Hammond, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 44.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge onto I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
39.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward Drusilla Lane, Jefferson Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1C
Toward Drusilla Lane, Jefferson Highway
6
40.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
LA 73 / Jefferson Highway
Turn right onto LA 73 / Jefferson Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
40.6 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
LA 3064 / Essen Lane
Turn left onto LA 3064 / Essen Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
44.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
LA 327 Spur / Gardere Lane
Turn right onto LA 327 Spur / Gardere Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.05 one way
$16.10 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.84 | $17.67 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.57 | $19.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 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 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
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
Saint Gabriel, LA
Late night in Saint Gabriel on Tuesday
Local time
4:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
16 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
1h 7m 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 drive is primarily highway, with 79% of the route utilizing high-speed roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 37.7 miles on West Florida Republic Parkway. After this, the route transitions to surface roads like East Highway 30 and Nicholson Drive. Expect a more urban feel with frequent exits and merging traffic as you approach your destination.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.7 mi on West Florida Republic Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Florida Republic Parkway and East Highway 30. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 53.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.1 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.2 miles (LA 73 / Jefferson Highway): 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.
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 Saint Gabriel, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Jefferson Highway along the way.
Jefferson Highway
39.8 mi in
|
~44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 53.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.7 miles on West Florida Republic Parkway. 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 Saint Gabriel, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 2.1 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.2 miles (LA 73 / Jefferson Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Gabriel, 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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