How far is Hammond, LA from Carencro, LA?
The driving distance from Hammond, LA to Carencro, LA is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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 02h 00m.
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 Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Carencro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Carencro.
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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
40 mi · 44 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Merge slight right
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
52.2 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Opelousas
2331 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 726: Carencro
1864 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Veterans Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Veterans Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North University Avenue
2294 ft · 39 sec · North University Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North University Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Carencro.
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
Keep slight left
52.2 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Carencro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Carencro?
The road trip is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Port Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Hammond and 52 miles from Carencro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 2:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.90 one way or $27.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Carencro.
Stop Ideas Near Port Allen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Allen.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
New Iberia
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Carencro. Straight-line distance: 95.39 mi (153.52 km).
#1 Hammond
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 21,359 |
| Coordinates | 30.5046300, -90.4629300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carencro
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 9,945 |
| Coordinates | 30.3171400, -92.0490100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carencro (-92.04901, 30.31714)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $13.90 | $27.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.63 | $31.26 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.97 | $33.95 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.87 | $39.75 |
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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