How far is Hammond, LA from Baker, LA?
The driving distance from Hammond, LA to Baker, LA is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Baker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Baker.
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Start on West Charles Street
29 m · 8 sec · West Charles Street
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Turn right onto North Oak Street
2417 ft · 48 sec · North Oak Street
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto I 12 West: Baton Rouge
1892 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
36.7 mi · 40 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Airline Highway
2202 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
7.6 mi · 12 min · Airline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110: Natchez, Baton Rouge
1224 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 110 North: Natchez
2031 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 110 North: Natchez
2320 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker
1498 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Scotland Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Scotland Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Groom Road
5 m · 1 sec · Groom Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Groom Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Baker.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
36.7 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Baker.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Baker?
The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Denham Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Hammond and 26.6 miles from Baker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Baker.
Stop Ideas Near Denham Springs
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 Denham Springs.
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Hammond
Schriever
McComb
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Baker. Straight-line distance: 42.36 mi (68.17 km).
#1 Hammond
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 21,359 |
| Coordinates | 30.5046300, -90.4629300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baker
Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 12,999 |
| Coordinates | 30.5882400, -91.1681600 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baker (-91.16816, 30.58824)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.96 | $15.93 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.65 | $17.30 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.13 | $20.25 |
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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