How far is Hammond, LA from Saint Gabriel, LA?
The driving distance from Hammond, LA to Saint Gabriel, LA is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Livingston 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 Saint Gabriel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Saint Gabriel.
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Start on West Charles Street
29 m · 8 sec · West Charles Street
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Turn right onto North Oak Street
2417 ft · 48 sec · North Oak Street
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto I 12 West: Baton Rouge
1892 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
37.7 mi · 41 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Drusilla Lane, Jefferson Highway
1495 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Drusilla Lane
748 ft · 27 sec · Drusilla Lane
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Turn right onto Jefferson Highway
2346 ft · 49 sec · Jefferson Highway
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Turn left onto Essen Lane
1.9 mi · 4 min · Essen Lane
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Continue on Staring Lane
2 mi · 4 min · Staring Lane
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Turn left onto Highland Road
1517 ft · 35 sec · Highland Road
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Turn right onto Gardere Lane
1.9 mi · 4 min · Gardere Lane
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Turn left onto Nicholson Drive
2.4 mi · 3 min · Nicholson Drive
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Continue on Nicholson Extended
1.4 km · 1 min · Nicholson Extended
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Continue on East Highway 30
3.3 mi · 5 min · East Highway 30
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Turn right onto State Route 74
59 m · 3 sec · State Route 74
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 74
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Saint Gabriel.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
37.7 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Hammond and Mostly Clear near Saint Gabriel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Saint Gabriel?
The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Denham Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Hammond and 26.7 miles from Saint Gabriel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.12 one way or $14.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Hammond and Mostly Clear near Saint Gabriel.
Stop Ideas Near Denham Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Vincent Clerks Office
Central City Municipal Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denham Springs.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
Schriever
McComb
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Saint Gabriel. Straight-line distance: 41.59 mi (66.93 km).
#1 Hammond
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 21,359 |
| Coordinates | 30.5046300, -90.4629300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Gabriel
Human settlement in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 7,522 |
| Coordinates | 30.2577000, -91.0992700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Gabriel (-91.09927, 30.2577)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.01 | $16.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
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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