Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kinder, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
Hampton, LA
Gabriele Romano
Kinder, LA to Hampton, LA is 22.6 miles and takes about 35 minutes via Highway 26, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Louisiana's Southeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick relocation or a brief segment of a larger journey. You'll encounter a mix of road types, making it a simple, practical drive without requiring extensive planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Avenue | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| Highway 26 | 7.5 mi | 13m |
| State Route 104 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Cottongin Castor Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| Leroy Duplechain Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kinder, LA and Hampton, LA.
Start on US 190
Turn left onto LA 26
Turn right onto LA 104
Continue on LA 104
Continue on LA 104
Turn left onto Cottongin Castor Road
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 10.8 and 21.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto LA 26 / Highway 26
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto LA 104 / State Route 104
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Cottongin Castor Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.46 one way
$6.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.31 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| premium | $4.65 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $5.58 | $11.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Kinder on Sunday
Local time
3:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Clear
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 23 at 12:14PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Destination
Late night in Hampton on Sunday
Local time
3:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Clear
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 23 at 12:14PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This is a mixed drive, with 46% of the journey on highways. You'll spend the first part of your trip on 3rd Avenue in Kinder before transitioning to Highway 26, which forms the bulk of the route. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.8 miles on 3rd Avenue. Expect a blend of quicker highway sections and potentially slower local road segments as you approach Hampton, following State Route 104 for the final leg. The drive progresses smoothly, primarily utilizing well-maintained state and federal routes.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 10.8 miles in near LA 26 / Highway 26.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kinder, LA to Hampton, LA is easy. At 35m with 46% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.8 miles (LA 26 / Highway 26): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles (LA 104 / State Route 104): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles (Cottongin Castor Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
57 ft
Total Descent
42 ft
Highest Point
73 ft
~21 mi in
Elevation Range
30 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
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Cuisine: burger
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Near the start, right off the route
North Kinder, LA
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa-Su 09:00-21:00
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Near the start, right off the route
Kinder, LA
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00; Su...
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Near the start, right off the route
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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