How far is Bogalusa, LA from Hammond, LA?

The driving distance from Bogalusa, LA to Hammond, LA is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.45 mi
01h 12m
Flight
41.53 mi
66.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.53 mi
Kilometers
66.83 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.45 mi
Kilometers
90.85 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM CDT
Return by in Bogalusa
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bogalusa
2026-04-23T02:30
Arrive Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bogalusa
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
Abita Springs
LA

Town in St.

From Bogalusa
27 mi
00h 36m
To Hammond
29.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Columbia Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Columbia Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Sullivan Drive

    12.2 mi · 18 min · Sullivan Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 21

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 21

  4. 4

    Continue on Military Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Military Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Boston Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Boston Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East 21st Avenue

    113 m · 7 sec · East 21st Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    57 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    60 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West 21st Avenue

    1910 ft · 45 sec · West 21st Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Tyler Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Tyler Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 21

    1.6 km · 2 min · Highway 21

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 12 West: Hammond

    1787 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    18.8 mi · 20 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  14. 14

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

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Railroad Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Southwest Railroad Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Railroad Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Railroad Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Charles Street

    124 m · 20 sec · West Charles Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Charles Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bogalusa 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
18.8 mi · 33%
Highway 21
12.4 mi · 22%
Sullivan Drive
12.2 mi · 22%
Military Road
4 mi · 7%
South Tyler Street
2.04 mi · 4%
Southwest Railroad Avenue
1.78 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Florida Republic Parkway

Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

18.8 mi · 00h 20m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
41.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abita Springs
00h 36m from Bogalusa
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bogalusa and Sunny then 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 Bogalusa to Hammond?

The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Abita Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Bogalusa and 29.5 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bogalusa and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Abita Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Abita Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Abita Springs.

RAIL

Slidell

33 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Picayune

35 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
RAIL

Hammond

41 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

59 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bogalusa and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 41.53 mi (66.83 km).

Bogalusa

#1 Bogalusa

City in Louisiana, United States

Population11,412
Coordinates30.7910200, -89.8486900
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population21,359
Coordinates30.5046300, -90.4629300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: North Columbia Street (-89.84886, 30.791056)
End: West Charles Street (-90.46295, 30.504696)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.54 L · about $7.54
Round trip
$15.07
3.98 gal · 15.08 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.54 $15.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.48 $16.95
Premium $4.63 $9.20 $18.41
Diesel $5.42 $10.78 $21.55

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bogalusa and Hammond. The current time is 02:30:57.

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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.