How far is Arlington, TX from Hammond, LA?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Hammond, LA is about 491.5 miles (791 km), with a travel time of about 08h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 420.2 miles (676.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 55m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Parish seat of Red River Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Hammond.
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Start on West Abram Street
28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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Continue on West Abram Street
805 ft · 35 sec · West Abram Street
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Turn left onto South Mesquite Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Mesquite Street
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Turn straight onto North Center Street
2599 ft · 1 min · North Center Street
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Turn slight right
66 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
1278 ft · 46 sec · East Interstate 30
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Continue on East Copeland Road
2661 ft · 56 sec · East Copeland Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East
2321 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
16.5 mi · 19 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 80 East: Terrell
19.2 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
147.9 mi · 2 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 220 East, LA 3132 East: Alexandria
830 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 3132 East: Alexandria
2854 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Inner Loop Expressway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Inner Loop Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49: Shreveport, Alexandria
828 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 49 South: Alexandria
2870 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
180.8 mi · 3 hr 3 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
2681 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
39.2 mi · 43 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 Business: Hammond, Ponchatoula
1289 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Avenue
86 m · 5 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue
120 m · 7 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Railroad Avenue
43 m · 3 sec · Southwest Railroad Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Railroad Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto West Charles Street
124 m · 20 sec · West Charles Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Charles Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Hammond.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
181 mi · 03h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Arlington and Chance 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 Arlington to Hammond?
The road trip is about 491.5 miles (791 km) and usually takes 08h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coushatta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 245.6 miles from Arlington and 245.9 miles from Hammond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 420.2 miles (676.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.53 one way or $131.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 154.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hammond.
Stop Ideas Near Coushatta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coushatta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 420.16 mi (676.18 km).
#1 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hammond
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 21,359 |
| Coordinates | 30.5046300, -90.4629300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hammond (-90.46293, 30.50463)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 791 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $65.53 | $131.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $73.73 | $147.46 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $79.61 | $159.22 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $69.24 | $138.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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