How far is Hammond, LA from Walker, LA?

The driving distance from Hammond, LA to Walker, LA is about 238.1 miles (383.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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
238.08 mi
04h 45m
Flight
170.94 mi
275.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.94 mi
Kilometers
275.1 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.08 mi
Kilometers
383.16 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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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 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walker
Thu, Apr 16, 8:31 AM CDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 16, 1:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-16T03:45
Arrive Walker
Thu, Apr 16, 8:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 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
7:28 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
Ville Platte
LA

Town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Hammond
119.1 mi
02h 22m
To Walker
119 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    64.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway

    47.2 mi · 58 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Boundary Avenue

    1693 ft · 29 sec · East Boundary Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Maple Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Route 34

    16.3 mi · 24 min · State Route 34

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Walker Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Walker Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Parish Road 220

    128 m · 19 sec · Parish Road 220

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parish Road 220

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
64.6 mi · 27%
State Route 1
49 mi · 21%
West Florida Republic Parkway
47.5 mi · 20%
US 167 North
47.4 mi · 20%
State Route 34
16.3 mi · 7%
Walker Road
4.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

64.6 mi · 01h 05m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.2 mi
170.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ville Platte
02h 22m from Hammond
Leave By
7:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Walker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 238.1 miles (383.2 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?

Ville Platte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.1 miles from Hammond and 119 miles from Walker.

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

The direct path is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.2 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 7:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.81 one way or $63.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Walker.

Stop Ideas Near Ville Platte

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

57 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

87 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

103 mi away
100 Ryan Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

108 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Walker. Straight-line distance: 170.94 mi (275.1 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

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

#2 Walker

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana

Population6,302
Coordinates32.1901600, -92.5837600
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-90.46293, 30.50463)
End: Walker (-92.58376, 32.19016)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.4 gal
31.8 L · about $31.81
Round trip
$63.62
16.8 gal · 63.6 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.3 kg / 329 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.81 $63.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.78 $71.55
Premium $4.63 $38.85 $77.70
Diesel $5.42 $45.49 $90.97

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hammond and Walker. The current time is 03:45:18.

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.