How far is Hammond, LA from Abbeville, LA?

The driving distance from Hammond, LA to Abbeville, LA is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
122.87 mi
02h 26m
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
122.87 mi
Kilometers
197.74 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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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 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abbeville
Thu, Apr 16, 8:07 AM CDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 16, 10:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-16T05:41
Arrive Abbeville
Thu, Apr 16, 8:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hammond
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 Hammond
61.4 mi
01h 13m
To Abbeville
61.5 mi
01h 13m

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
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Charles Street

    29 m · 8 sec · West Charles Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Oak Street

    2417 ft · 48 sec · North Oak Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto I 12 West: Baton Rouge

    1892 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    40 mi · 44 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3184

    1530 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    827 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Johnston Street

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Johnston Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Maurice Avenue

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Maurice Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Summers Drive

    2391 ft · 57 sec · West Summers Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North State Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North State Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Peace Street

    108 m · 11 sec · Peace Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Saint Charles Street

    121 m · 7 sec · South Saint Charles Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Saint Charles Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
99.1 mi · 81%
Maurice Avenue
9.53 mi · 8%
Johnston Street
5.21 mi · 4%
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
3.84 mi · 3%
North Oak Street
1.74 mi · 1%
North Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Florida Republic Parkway

Keep slight left

55.5 mi · 01h 03m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
106.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grosse Tete
01h 13m from Hammond
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Abbeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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 61.4 miles from Hammond and 61.5 miles from Abbeville.

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 16.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 14.5 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 14.6 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 14.3 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 Hammond and Abbeville. Straight-line distance: 106.27 mi (171.03 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population21,359
Coordinates30.5046300, -90.4629300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Abbeville

#2 Abbeville

Parish seat of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population11,927
Coordinates29.9746500, -92.1342900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-90.46293, 30.50463)
End: Abbeville (-92.13429, 29.97465)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
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
4.34 gal
16.41 L · about $16.44
Round trip
$32.87
8.68 gal · 32.82 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.44 $32.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.48 $36.97
Premium $4.63 $20.07 $40.14
Diesel $5.42 $23.50 $47.00

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 Hammond and Abbeville. The current time is 05:41:06.

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.