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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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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Continue on Southwest Railroad Avenue
60 m · 3 sec · Southwest Railroad Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Avenue
39 m · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue
126 m · 8 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 12 East
78 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 12 East
1578 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
18.7 mi · 20 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 21: Covington, Madisonville
1869 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 21
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 21
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Turn straight onto South Tyler Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Tyler Street
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Turn right onto West 21st Avenue
2194 ft · 45 sec · West 21st Avenue
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Keep slight right
27 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight right onto East 21st Avenue
113 m · 8 sec · East 21st Avenue
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Continue on East Boston Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Boston Street
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Continue on Military Road
4 mi · 6 min · Military Road
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Continue on Highway 21
11.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 21
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 21
12.2 mi · 18 min · Highway 21
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Continue on North Columbia Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Columbia Street
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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.
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
18.7 mi · 00h 20m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Covington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Bogalusa. Straight-line distance: 41.53 mi (66.83 km).
#1 Hammond
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 21,359 |
| Coordinates | 30.5046300, -90.4629300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bogalusa
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,412 |
| Coordinates | 30.7910200, -89.8486900 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bogalusa (-89.84869, 30.79102)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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