How far is Donaldsonville, LA from Hammond, LA?
The driving distance from Donaldsonville, LA to Hammond, LA is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Donaldsonville and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Donaldsonville and Hammond.
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Start on West 10th Street
3 m · 2 sec · West 10th Street
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Continue on Albert Street
918 ft · 16 sec · Albert Street
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Continue on Marchand Drive
2231 ft · 31 sec · Marchand Drive
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Continue on Division Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · Division Street
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
640 ft · 8 sec · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Airline Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Airline Highway
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway
5 m · 1 sec · Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway
1369 ft · 48 sec · Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto LA 16
1211 ft · 21 sec · LA 16
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Continue on La Highway 16
1093 ft · 19 sec · La Highway 16
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Continue on LA 16
1.4 mi · 2 min · LA 16
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Walker South
12 m · 1 sec · Walker South
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Exit the roundabout onto Walker South
8.1 mi · 12 min · Walker South
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Continue on Walker South Road
62 m · 3 sec · Walker South Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 12 East
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 12 East
2100 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
23.7 mi · 25 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 · 18 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 Donaldsonville and Hammond.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
23.7 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Donaldsonville and Partly Sunny near Hammond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Donaldsonville to Hammond?
The road trip is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Port Vincent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Donaldsonville and 40.5 miles from Hammond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 4:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Donaldsonville and Partly Sunny near Hammond.
Stop Ideas Near Port Vincent
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Central City Municipal Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Vincent.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Donaldsonville and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 42.2 mi (67.92 km).
#1 Donaldsonville
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8,638 |
| Coordinates | 30.1011400, -90.9941200 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: West Charles Street (-90.46295, 30.504696)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $9.62 | $19.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.75 | $23.50 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.75 | $27.51 |
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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