How far is Hammond, LA from Bogalusa, LA?

The driving distance from Hammond, LA to Bogalusa, LA is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
54.21 mi
01h 15m
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
54.21 mi
Kilometers
87.24 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bogalusa
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM CDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-23T02:41
Arrive Bogalusa
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Covington
LA

City in St.

From Hammond
27.1 mi
00h 37m
To Bogalusa
27.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Southwest Railroad Avenue

    60 m · 3 sec · Southwest Railroad Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Avenue

    39 m · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue

    126 m · 8 sec · Veterans Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 12 East

    78 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto I 12 East

    1578 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    18.7 mi · 20 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 21: Covington, Madisonville

    1869 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Highway 21

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 21

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Tyler Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Tyler Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 21st Avenue

    2194 ft · 45 sec · West 21st Avenue

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    27 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto East 21st Avenue

    113 m · 8 sec · East 21st Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on East Boston Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Boston Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Military Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Military Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 21

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 21

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 21

    12.2 mi · 18 min · Highway 21

  20. 20

    Continue on North Columbia Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Columbia Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Columbia Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 21
24.7 mi · 46%
West Florida Republic Parkway
18.7 mi · 34%
Military Road
4 mi · 7%
South Tyler Street
2.04 mi · 4%
North Oak Street
1.74 mi · 3%
North Columbia Street
0.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Florida Republic Parkway

Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

18.7 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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
41.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Covington
00h 37m from Hammond
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hammond and Sunny near Bogalusa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Covington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Hammond and 27.1 miles from Bogalusa.

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 12.7 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.23 one way or $14.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Covington

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

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

RAIL

Hammond

35 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Slidell

38 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Picayune

41 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

59 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue

Flight Path Map

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

Hammond

#1 Hammond

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

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

#2 Bogalusa

City in Louisiana, United States

Population11,412
Coordinates30.7910200, -89.8486900
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-90.46293, 30.50463)
End: Bogalusa (-89.84869, 30.79102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.24 L · about $7.23
Round trip
$14.47
3.82 gal · 14.48 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.23 $14.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.13 $16.27
Premium $4.63 $8.83 $17.67
Diesel $5.42 $10.34 $20.69

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 Hammond and Bogalusa. The current time is 02:41:04.

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.