How far is Hammond, LA from Franklin, LA?

The driving distance from Hammond, LA to Franklin, LA is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
132.55 mi
02h 36m
Flight
79.04 mi
127.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.04 mi
Kilometers
127.2 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.55 mi
Kilometers
213.32 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Mon, May 4, 10:01 PM CDT
Return by in Hammond
Tue, May 5, 12:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-05-04T19:24
Arrive Franklin
Mon, May 4, 10:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
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

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
Raceland
LA

City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Hammond
66.3 mi
01h 18m
To Franklin
66.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 1 toward Veterans Avenue

    41 m · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue

    884 ft · 17 sec · Veterans Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Veterans Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1562 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1284 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    866 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma

    2903 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Houma

    2534 ft · 56 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1695 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2419 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3215: Garden City, Franklin

    1300 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Frontage Road

    2282 ft · 48 sec · West Frontage Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 3215

    2333 ft · 52 sec · State Route 3215

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Iberia Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Iberia Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Iberia Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 90 West
75.4 mi · 57%
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
35.7 mi · 27%
I 310 South
11.4 mi · 9%
East Main Street
3.51 mi · 3%
Veterans Avenue
3.29 mi · 2%
North Oak Street
1.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 90 West

Continue straight

68.9 mi · 01h 16m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.5 mi
79 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raceland
01h 18m from Hammond
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Raceland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.3 miles from Hammond and 66.2 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 79 miles (127.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.5 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 $17.72 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Raceland

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

21 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

56 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

88 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

98 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 79.04 mi (127.2 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

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

#2 Franklin

City in Louisiana

Population6,580
Coordinates29.7960400, -91.5015000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-90.46293, 30.50463)
End: Franklin (-91.5015, 29.79604)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.68 gal
17.71 L · about $17.72
Round trip
$35.45
9.36 gal · 35.42 L
Estimated CO2
41.6 kg one way
Round trip: 83.2 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.72 $35.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.93 $39.86
Premium $4.63 $21.65 $43.29
Diesel $5.42 $25.34 $50.68

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hammond and Franklin. The current time is 19:24:15.

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.