How far is Hammond, LA from Zachary, LA?
The driving distance from Hammond, LA to Zachary, LA is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
Driving 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 06m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Zachary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Zachary.
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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
32.5 mi · 35 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward O'Neal Lane
1018 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on O'Neal Lane
84 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto O'Neal Lane
1.2 mi · 2 min · O'Neal Lane
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Continue on O Neal Lane
2431 ft · 43 sec · O Neal Lane
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Continue on Central Throughway
1233 ft · 21 sec · Central Throughway
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Continue on Central Thruway
871 ft · 14 sec · Central Thruway
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Continue on Central Throughway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Central Throughway
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Continue on Sullivan Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Sullivan Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sullivan Road
22 m · 1 sec · Sullivan Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sullivan Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Sullivan Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Joor Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Joor Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road
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Continue on Zachary Deerford Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Zachary Deerford Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Zachary.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
32.5 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hammond and Partly Sunny near Zachary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Zachary?
The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 27.8 miles from Hammond and 34.5 miles from Zachary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.33 one way or $16.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hammond and Partly Sunny near Zachary.
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
City of Baton Rouge Fire Station 6
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 Zachary. Straight-line distance: 42.44 mi (68.3 km).
#1 Hammond
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 21,359 |
| Coordinates | 30.5046300, -90.4629300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Zachary
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 18,417 |
| Coordinates | 30.6485200, -91.1565000 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-91.156505, 30.648487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.37 | $18.74 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.18 | $20.35 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.91 | $23.83 |
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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