How far is Hammond, LA from Donaldsonville, LA?
The driving distance from Hammond, LA to Donaldsonville, LA is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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 21m.
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.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Donaldsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Donaldsonville.
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Start on West Charles Street
29 m · 6 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
23.7 mi · 25 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 447: Walker
1097 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 447: Walker
133 m · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Walker South Road
74 m · 4 sec · Walker South Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Walker South Road
1625 ft · 28 sec · Walker South Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Walker South Road
41 m · 2 sec · Walker South Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Walker South Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Walker South Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward LA 16
55 m · 3 sec · LA 16
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Exit the roundabout onto LA 16
1.4 mi · 2 min · LA 16
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Continue on La Highway 16
1093 ft · 19 sec · La Highway 16
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Continue on LA 16
1211 ft · 24 sec · LA 16
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Turn right onto LA 42
1353 ft · 41 sec · LA 42
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
43 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Airline Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Airline Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
63 m · 12 sec · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
4.2 mi · 5 min · Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
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Turn straight
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 3009: Donaldsonville
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Donaldsonville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
23.7 mi · 00h 25m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Donaldsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Donaldsonville?
The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 Vincent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Hammond and 31.4 miles from Donaldsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 3:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.41 one way or $16.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hammond and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Donaldsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Port Vincent
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 Port Vincent.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Donaldsonville. Straight-line distance: 42.2 mi (67.92 km).
#1 Hammond
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 21,359 |
| Coordinates | 30.5046300, -90.4629300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Donaldsonville
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8,638 |
| Coordinates | 30.1011400, -90.9941200 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Donaldsonville (-90.99412, 30.10114)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.41 | $16.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.45 | $18.91 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.27 | $20.54 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.02 | $24.04 |
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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