How far is Hammond, LA from Grambling, LA?

The driving distance from Hammond, LA to Grambling, LA is about 256.2 miles (412.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.6 miles (310 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
256.19 mi
04h 53m
Flight
192.65 mi
310.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.65 mi
Kilometers
310.04 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.19 mi
Kilometers
412.3 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grambling
Sat, Apr 11, 8:17 AM CDT
Return by in Hammond
Sat, Apr 11, 1:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-11T03:24
Arrive Grambling
Sat, Apr 11, 8:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hammond
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vidalia
LA

Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Hammond
128.1 mi
02h 26m
To Grambling
128.1 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Charles Street

    124 m · 27 sec · West Charles Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest Railroad Avenue

    2164 ft · 43 sec · Northwest Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Carter Lane

    744 ft · 18 sec · Carter Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Oak Street

    2820 ft · 1 min · North Oak Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West University Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West University Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

    53.4 mi · 57 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    29.3 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit left

    1612 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    28.2 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    56.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1474 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    116 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Rwe Jones Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rwe Jones Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Avenue

    846 ft · 23 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    827 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
130 mi · 51%
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
120 mi · 47%
West University Avenue
2.41 mi · 1%
Rwe Jones Drive
0.94 mi
North Oak Street
0.53 mi
Northwest Railroad Avenue
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

63.2 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.6 mi
192.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vidalia
02h 26m from Hammond
Leave By
7:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hammond and Sunny near Grambling.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 256.2 miles (412.3 km) and usually takes 04h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vidalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.1 miles from Hammond and 128.1 miles from Grambling.

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

The direct path is about 192.6 miles (310 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.19 one way or $64.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hammond and Sunny near Grambling.

Stop Ideas Near Vidalia

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

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

RAIL

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

98 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

McComb

99 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

103 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Grambling. Straight-line distance: 192.65 mi (310.04 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

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

#2 Grambling

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population5,114
Coordinates32.5276500, -92.7140400
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-90.46293, 30.50463)
End: Grambling (-92.71404, 32.52765)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.5 gal
32.17 L · about $32.19
Round trip
$64.38
17 gal · 64.34 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 151.1 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.19 $64.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.20 $72.40
Premium $4.63 $39.31 $78.63
Diesel $5.42 $46.03 $92.06

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Hammond and Grambling. The current time is 03:24:42.

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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.