How far is Grambling, LA from Hammond, LA?

The driving distance from Grambling, LA to Hammond, LA is about 256.1 miles (412.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.6 miles (310 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
256.15 mi
04h 16m
Flight
192.65 mi
310.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.65 mi
Kilometers
310.04 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.15 mi
Kilometers
412.24 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Thu, Apr 16, 5:19 AM CDT
Return by in Grambling
Thu, Apr 16, 9:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grambling
2026-04-16T01:02
Arrive Hammond
Thu, Apr 16, 5:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grambling
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ridgecrest
LA

Small town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Grambling
127 mi
02h 08m
To Hammond
129.2 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    827 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Avenue

    846 ft · 23 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rwe Jones Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Rwe Jones Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    56.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald

    1531 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    74.1 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Canal Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Canal Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Street

    2270 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Martin Luther King Jr Street

    869 ft · 21 sec · South Martin Luther King Jr Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Franklin Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Franklin Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Devereaux Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Devereaux Drive

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward Devereaux Drive

    714 ft · 20 sec · Devereaux Drive

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    28.3 mi · 33 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1435 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    51 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    3187 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    28.9 mi · 33 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    13.6 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    39.8 mi · 43 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 3234 East: University Avenue, Southeastern Louisiana University

    32 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Oak Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Oak Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Charles Street

    29 m · 4 sec · West Charles Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Charles Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Devereaux Drive
86.9 mi · 34%
Rwe Jones Drive
57.1 mi · 22%
North Oak Street
1.04 mi
East Franklin Street
0.82 mi
South Canal Street
0.71 mi
State Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

74.1 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.5 mi
192.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgecrest
02h 08m from Grambling
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Grambling and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 256.1 miles (412.2 km) and usually takes 04h 16m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ridgecrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127 miles from Grambling and 129.2 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 192.6 miles (310 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.23 one way or $68.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grambling and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgecrest

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ridgecrest, 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 Ridgecrest.

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

100 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Brookhaven

103 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
RAIL

McComb

109 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

111 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grambling and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 192.65 mi (310.04 km).

Grambling

#1 Grambling

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population5,114
Coordinates32.5276500, -92.7140400
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population21,359
Coordinates30.5046300, -90.4629300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-92.714019, 32.527648)
End: West Charles Street (-90.46295, 30.504696)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.04 gal
34.22 L · about $34.23
Round trip
$68.47
18.08 gal · 68.44 L
Estimated CO2
80.3 kg one way
Round trip: 160.7 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $34.23 $68.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $38.50 $77.00
Premium $4.63 $41.81 $83.62
Diesel $5.42 $48.95 $97.90

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Grambling and Hammond. The current time is 01:02:21.

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.