How far is Hammond, LA from Jennings, LA?

The driving distance from Hammond, LA to Jennings, LA is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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
138.25 mi
02h 37m
Flight
132.25 mi
212.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.25 mi
Kilometers
212.84 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.25 mi
Kilometers
222.49 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jennings
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM CDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-23T02:41
Arrive Jennings
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
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
Grosse Tete
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Hammond
69 mi
01h 18m
To Jennings
69.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40 mi · 44 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    89.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 97: Jennings, Evangeline

    940 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    21 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Evangeline Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Evangeline Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    2701 ft · 1 min · Roberts Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Cutting Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Cutting Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Plaquemine Street

    681 ft · 30 sec · East Plaquemine Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Plaquemine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
133 mi · 96%
North Oak Street
1.74 mi · 1%
Evangeline Highway
1.3 mi · 1%
North Cutting Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
Roberts Avenue
0.51 mi
I 12 West
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

West Florida Republic Parkway

Keep slight left

89.7 mi · 01h 40m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
132.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grosse Tete
01h 18m from Hammond
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hammond and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jennings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Hammond and 69.2 miles from Jennings.

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

The direct path is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hammond and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jennings.

Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

25 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

58 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

59 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Hammond

94 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Jennings. Straight-line distance: 132.25 mi (212.84 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

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

#2 Jennings

City in Louisiana, USA

Population9,660
Coordinates30.2224300, -92.6570800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-90.46293, 30.50463)
End: Jennings (-92.65708, 30.22243)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.47 L · about $18.48
Round trip
$36.96
9.76 gal · 36.94 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.48 $36.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.78 $41.57
Premium $4.63 $22.57 $45.14
Diesel $5.42 $26.43 $52.85

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hammond and Jennings. The current time is 02:41:04.

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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.