How far is Hammond, LA from Gonzales, LA?

The driving distance from Hammond, LA to Gonzales, LA is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
46.7 mi
01h 00m
Flight
32.88 mi
52.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.88 mi
Kilometers
52.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.7 mi
Kilometers
75.16 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gonzales
Sun, May 17, 1:52 PM CDT
Return by in Hammond
Sun, May 17, 2:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-05-17T12:51
Arrive Gonzales
Sun, May 17, 1:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Livingston
LA

Parish seat of Livingston Parish, Louisiana

From Hammond
23.4 mi
00h 30m
To Gonzales
23.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 17 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.7 mi · 25 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 447: Walker

    1097 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 447: Walker

    133 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Walker South Road

    74 m · 4 sec · Walker South Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Walker South Road

    1625 ft · 28 sec · Walker South Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Walker South Road

    41 m · 2 sec · Walker South Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Walker South Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Walker South Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward LA 16

    55 m · 3 sec · LA 16

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto LA 16

    1.4 mi · 2 min · LA 16

  14. 14

    Continue on La Highway 16

    1093 ft · 19 sec · La Highway 16

  15. 15

    Continue on LA 16

    1211 ft · 24 sec · LA 16

  16. 16

    Turn right onto LA 42

    1353 ft · 42 sec · LA 42

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    43 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Church Point Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Church Point Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Church Point Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Church Point Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Church Point Road

    2612 ft · 43 sec · Church Point Road

  24. 24

    Continue on East New River Street

    2108 ft · 1 min · East New River Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Bryan Avenue

    642 ft · 26 sec · North Bryan Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Ascension Street

    120 m · 11 sec · East Ascension Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ascension Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
23.7 mi · 51%
Walker South Road
8.56 mi · 18%
LA 42
4.81 mi · 10%
Church Point Road
2.52 mi · 5%
North Oak Street
1.74 mi · 4%
LA 16
1.68 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
00h 30m from Hammond
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hammond and Mostly Clear near Gonzales.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Hammond and 23.4 miles from Gonzales.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hammond and Mostly Clear near Gonzales.

Stop Ideas Near Livingston

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 Livingston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Practical stop 9.7 mi away

Port Vincent Clerks Office

Denham Springs , LA
18235 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Garbage collection service
Central City Municipal Services
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Central City Municipal Services

Greenwell Springs , LA
6703 Sullivan Rd, Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Livingston.

RAIL

Hammond

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

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

41 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

84 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

McComb

88 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Gonzales. Straight-line distance: 32.88 mi (52.91 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

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

#2 Gonzales

City in Louisiana, United States

Population11,245
Coordinates30.2385300, -90.9201000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-90.46293, 30.50463)
End: Gonzales (-90.9201, 30.23853)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.24 L · about $6.25
Round trip
$12.50
3.3 gal · 12.48 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.25 $12.50
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.03 $14.05
Premium $4.63 $7.63 $15.26
Diesel $5.42 $8.93 $17.87

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hammond and Gonzales. The current time is 12:51:32.

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.