How far is Hammond, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Hammond, LA to Monroe, LA is about 220.6 miles (355.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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
220.62 mi
03h 46m
Flight
169.42 mi
272.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.42 mi
Kilometers
272.66 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.62 mi
Kilometers
355.06 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Tue, May 12, 9:01 PM CDT
Return by in Hammond
Wed, May 13, 12:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-05-12T17:15
Arrive Monroe
Tue, May 12, 9:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:28 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
109.9 mi
01h 53m
To Monroe
110.7 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Charles Street

    124 m · 23 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 · 16 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

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center

    775 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
130 mi · 59%
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
83.5 mi · 38%
West University Avenue
2.41 mi · 1%
North Oak Street
0.53 mi
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
0.51 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
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
169.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vidalia
01h 53m from Hammond
Leave By
9:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hammond and Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220.6 miles (355.1 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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 109.9 miles from Hammond and 110.7 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 9:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.50 one way or $59.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Monroe. Straight-line distance: 169.42 mi (272.66 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

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

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: West Charles Street (-90.46295, 30.504696)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.79 gal
29.47 L · about $29.50
Round trip
$59.00
15.58 gal · 58.94 L
Estimated CO2
69.2 kg one way
Round trip: 138.5 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.50 $59.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.18 $66.36
Premium $4.63 $36.03 $72.06
Diesel $5.42 $42.18 $84.37

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hammond and Monroe. The current time is 17:15:16.

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.