Oakdale to Hammond is 151 miles and takes about 3 hours 18 minutes via US 190 and West Florida Republic Parkway, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, connecting the Southeast region from start to finish. Most of the drive is on highways, making it a straightforward trip with minimal complexity. It's a solid option for a single-day drive, offering a direct path between these two points without significant detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.6 miles from Oakdale, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 190
49.5 mi
1h 3m
West Florida Republic Parkway
39.2 mi
42m
West Main Street
18.1 mi
27m
Oakdale Road
9.8 mi
14m
I 10
7.6 mi
9m
Vidrine Road
7.1 mi
10m
Oakdale Highway
4.4 mi
6m
State Route 10
4.1 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 190
— 49.5 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakdale, LA and Hammond, LA.
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Start on East 6th Avenue
133 ft·11 sec·East 6th Avenue
2
Continue on East 6th Avenue
0.2 mi·46 sec·East 6th Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto South 13th Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·South 13th Street
4
Continue on East 5th Avenue
0.2 mi·29 sec·East 5th Avenue
5
Turn left onto LA 10
3.6 mi·4 min·State Route 10
6
Continue on LA 10
2.9 mi·4 min·Oakdale Road
7
Continue on LA 10
3.6 mi·5 min·Oakdale Highway
8
Turn straight onto LA 10
3.2 mi·4 min·Oakdale Road
9
Continue on LA 10
0.7 mi·1 min·Oakdale Highway
10
Continue on LA 10
0.5 mi·48 sec·State Route 10
11
Continue on LA 10
3.6 mi·5 min·Oakdale Road
12
Continue on LA 10
7.1 mi·10 min·Vidrine Road
13
Continue on US 167; LA 10
0.1 mi·10 sec·Chemin Vidrine
14
Continue on US 167; LA 10
18 mi·27 min·West Main Street
15
Take the ramp onto US 167
0.4 mi·46 sec·US 167
Toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
16
Merge onto I 49; US 167
3.1 mi·3 min·Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
18
Keep slight left at fork
362 ft·9 sec
Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
19
Merge onto US 190
49 mi·1 hr 3 min·US 190
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi·5 min·LA 415 Spur
21
Turn left
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
22
Merge onto I 10
7.6 mi·9 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 159Toward I 12 East: HammondUse the slight left / straight lanes.
24
Continue on I 12
39 mi·42 min·West Florida Republic Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 40Toward US 51 Business: Hammond, Ponchatoula
26
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business
283 ft·4 sec·Veterans Avenue
27
Continue on US 51 Business
393 ft·7 sec·Veterans Avenue
28
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business
142 ft·2 sec·Southwest Railroad Avenue
29
Continue on US 51 Business
1.8 mi·3 min·Southwest Railroad Avenue
30
Turn left onto West Charles Street
406 ft·19 sec·West Charles Street
31
Arrive at destination
West Charles Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour 18 minute duration, leaving in the morning allows ample time to reach Hammond without feeling rushed. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $23, this route is budget-friendly for a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the 49.5-mile stretch of US 190, as services might be spaced out. The final approach into Hammond will involve more surface streets, so be prepared for typical city driving conditions as you navigate West Main Street.
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 75.6 miles from Oakdale, LA, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.5 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 33 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.6 miles or 1h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hammond, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oakdale, 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 Oakdale, LA
This is one driving day of about 151.2 miles and 3h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Oakdale, 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 US 190 for about 49.5 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 149 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|South 13th Street
At end of road, turn right onto South 13th Street
Navigation decision point
5
47.5 mi into trip|~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
6
48.1 mi into trip|~1h 11m in|US 190
Merge onto US 190
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
109 mi into trip|~2h 30m in
Take the exit toward I 12 East: Hammond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 159
Toward I 12 East: Hammond
6
149 mi into trip|~3h 14m in
Take the exit toward US 51 Business: Hammond, Ponchatoula
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 40
Toward US 51 Business: Hammond, Ponchatoula
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.83 one way
$45.67 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$25.07
$50.13
premium
$4.56
$27.14
$54.28
diesel
$5.61
$33.38
$66.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.4
0
$15.88
$7.26
Efficient EV
37.8
0
$13.23
$6.05
EV Truck/SUV
60.5
0
$21.17
$9.68
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Oakdale, LA
Morning
in Oakdale on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Partly Sunny
E 5 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Hammond, LA
Morning
in Hammond on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
7 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
3h 18m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 69% of this 151-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a main road is 49.5 miles along US 190. As you get closer to Hammond, the route transitions from primarily highway to surface streets like West Main Street, indicated by a higher density of exits and local traffic. This shift means you'll notice more businesses and intersections as you enter the destination city.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.5 mi on US 190.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 190 and West Florida Republic Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South 13th Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 151.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South 13th Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.1 miles (US 190): 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 Oakdale, LA to Hammond, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.
Opelousas
47.5 mi in|~1h 10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 18m. Total distance: 151.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.5 miles on US 190. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 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.
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 Hammond, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South 13th Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.1 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Hammond, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
