How far is Hammond, LA from Ouachita Parish, LA?
The driving distance from Hammond, LA to Ouachita Parish, LA is about 222.9 miles (358.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.9 miles (271.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Ouachita Parish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Ouachita Parish.
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Start on West Charles Street
124 m · 27 sec · West Charles Street
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Turn left onto Northwest Railroad Avenue
2164 ft · 43 sec · Northwest Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Carter Lane
744 ft · 18 sec · Carter Lane
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Turn right onto North Oak Street
2820 ft · 1 min · North Oak Street
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Turn left onto West University Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · West University Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
53.4 mi · 57 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
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Take the exit slight right
29.3 mi · 34 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Take the exit left
1612 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
28.2 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
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Turn left
1459 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
22 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 34
114 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on LA 34 South
1501 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 34 South
1291 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Stella Street
2068 ft · 37 sec · Stella Street
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Continue on Jonesboro Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jonesboro Road
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Continue on Jonesboro Road
3213 ft · 56 sec · Jonesboro Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jonesboro Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Ouachita Parish.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Hammond and Mostly Clear near Ouachita Parish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Ouachita Parish?
The road trip is about 222.9 miles (358.8 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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 111.6 miles from Hammond and 111.4 miles from Ouachita Parish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.9 miles (271.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 8:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.80 one way or $59.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hammond and Mostly Clear near Ouachita Parish.
Stop Ideas Near Vidalia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vidalia.
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McComb
Hazlehurst station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Ouachita Parish. Straight-line distance: 168.91 mi (271.84 km).
#1 Hammond
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 21,359 |
| Coordinates | 30.5046300, -90.4629300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ouachita Parish
Parish in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 152,439 |
| Coordinates | 32.4783100, -92.1548700 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ouachita Parish (-92.15487, 32.47831)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $29.80 | $59.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.52 | $67.04 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.40 | $72.80 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.62 | $85.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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