How far is Abbeville, LA from Hammond, LA?

The driving distance from Abbeville, LA to Hammond, LA is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
122.53 mi
02h 11m
Flight
106.27 mi
171.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.27 mi
Kilometers
171.03 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.53 mi
Kilometers
197.2 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Sat, May 23, 6:58 PM CDT
Return by in Abbeville
Sat, May 23, 9:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abbeville
2026-05-23T16:47
Arrive Hammond
Sat, May 23, 6:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abbeville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Grosse Tete
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Abbeville
61.2 mi
01h 05m
To Hammond
61.3 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abbeville and Hammond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abbeville and Hammond.

  1. 1

    Start on North Saint Charles Street

    1347 ft · 23 sec · North Saint Charles Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Saint Charles Street

    123 m · 7 sec · North Saint Charles Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto North State Street

    1482 ft · 33 sec · North State Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Summers Drive

    2391 ft · 57 sec · West Summers Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Johnston Street

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Johnston Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    5 mi · 9 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

    39.2 mi · 43 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 Business: Hammond, Ponchatoula

    1289 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Avenue

    86 m · 5 sec · Veterans Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue

    120 m · 7 sec · Veterans Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Railroad Avenue

    43 m · 3 sec · Southwest Railroad Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Railroad Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Railroad Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Charles Street

    124 m · 20 sec · West Charles Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Charles Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abbeville and Hammond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
64.5 mi · 53%
West Florida Republic Parkway
39.2 mi · 32%
Park Avenue
9.54 mi · 8%
Johnston Street
5.21 mi · 4%
Southwest Railroad Avenue
1.8 mi · 1%
I 12 East
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ambassador Caffery Parkway

Take the ramp slight right

59.5 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
106.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grosse Tete
01h 05m from Abbeville
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Abbeville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Hammond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abbeville to Hammond?

The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km) and usually takes 02h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Abbeville and 61.3 miles from Hammond.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.36 one way or $32.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Abbeville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Grosse Tete and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Baton Rouge City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Baton Rouge City Hall

Baton Rouge , LA
222 St Louis St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews City Hall,Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14 mi away

City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 15

Baton Rouge , LA
3150 Brightside Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Rating 3.5/5 2 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grosse Tete.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

25 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

58 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

59 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Hammond

94 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abbeville and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 106.27 mi (171.03 km).

Abbeville

#1 Abbeville

Parish seat of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population11,927
Coordinates29.9746500, -92.1342900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population21,359
Coordinates30.5046300, -90.4629300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: North Saint Charles Street (-92.134366, 29.974663)
End: West Charles Street (-90.46295, 30.504696)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.37 L · about $16.36
Round trip
$32.72
8.64 gal · 32.74 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.36 $32.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.40 $36.80
Premium $4.63 $19.98 $39.96
Diesel $5.42 $23.39 $46.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Abbeville and Hammond. The current time is 16:47:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.