How far is Hammond, LA from Broussard, LA?

The driving distance from Hammond, LA to Broussard, LA is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
118.47 mi
02h 37m
Flight
91.96 mi
148 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.96 mi
Kilometers
148 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.47 mi
Kilometers
190.66 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broussard
Sat, Apr 18, 10:54 AM CDT
Return by in Hammond
Sat, Apr 18, 1:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-18T08:17
Arrive Broussard
Sat, Apr 18, 10:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
59.2 mi
01h 18m
To Broussard
59.3 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    33.8 mi · 45 min · State Route 1

  12. 12

    Turn left

    140 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    16.7 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto La 361

    6.9 mi · 12 min · La 361

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 107

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 107

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 107

    2.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 107

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 107

    4 mi · 7 min · State Route 107

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Barron Road

    121 m · 17 sec · Barron Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barron Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
4 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 1
50.5 mi · 43%
West Florida Republic Parkway
47.5 mi · 40%
State Route 107
7.34 mi · 6%
La 361
6.87 mi · 6%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 3%
North Oak Street
1.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Florida Republic Parkway

Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

40 mi · 00h 44m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
92 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grosse Tete
01h 18m from Hammond
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hammond and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broussard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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 59.2 miles from Hammond and 59.3 miles from Broussard.

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

The direct path is about 92 miles (148 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.83 one way or $31.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 10.7 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

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 Broussard. Straight-line distance: 91.96 mi (148 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

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

#2 Broussard

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.

Population13,076
Coordinates30.8932500, -91.9434500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-90.46293, 30.50463)
End: Broussard (-91.94345, 30.89325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.82 L · about $15.83
Round trip
$31.66
8.36 gal · 31.64 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.83 $31.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.80 $35.61
Premium $4.63 $19.33 $38.67
Diesel $5.42 $22.63 $45.27

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hammond and Broussard. The current time is 08:17:02.

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.