How far is Hammond, IN from Ponchatoula, LA?
The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Ponchatoula, LA is about 862.6 miles (1388.2 km), with a travel time of about 15h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 787.2 miles (1266.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 31h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 15h 35m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Ponchatoula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Ponchatoula.
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Start on Columbia Avenue
830 ft · 27 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Turn right onto 173rd Street
2418 ft · 1 min · 173rd Street
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Turn left onto Calumet Avenue
1536 ft · 36 sec · Calumet Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward I 80, I 94, US 6, US 41 South: Detroit, Chicago
152 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
1864 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
2724 ft · 42 sec · Borman Expressway
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Continue on Kingery Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Kingery Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 394 South, I 94 West: Danville, Chicago
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North
1703 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 57 South: Memphis
1640 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right
187.1 mi · 3 hr 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
113.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Memphis
1591 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
132.9 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Blues Highway
1.3 km · 58 sec · Blues Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Blues Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Blues Highway
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Continue on Memphis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge
1.6 km · 1 min · Memphis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge
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Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway
5.9 mi · 8 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Jackson Mississippi
2010 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Bishop J O Patterson Senior Memorial Parkway
204 mi · 3 hr 42 min · Bishop J O Patterson Senior Memorial Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
131.2 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 22: Springfield, Ponchatoula
853 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
738 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Northwest Railroad Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · Northwest Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Ponchatoula.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Bishop J O Patterson Senior Memorial Parkway
Continue on Bishop J O Patterson Senior Memorial Parkway
204 mi · 03h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Hammond and Sunny near Ponchatoula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Ponchatoula?
The road trip is about 862.6 miles (1388.2 km) and usually takes 15h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hayti is a useful midpoint, sitting about 431.6 miles from Hammond and 431 miles from Ponchatoula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 787.2 miles (1266.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $118.93 one way or $237.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 270.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hammond and Sunny near Ponchatoula.
Stop Ideas Near Hayti
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 Hayti.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Ponchatoula. Straight-line distance: 787.23 mi (1266.92 km).
#1 Hammond
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 75,342 |
| Coordinates | 41.5833700, -87.5000400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ponchatoula
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7,545 |
| Coordinates | 30.4388000, -90.4414800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponchatoula (-90.44148, 30.4388)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 28h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 21h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 17h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 45m |
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 | $3.91 | $118.93 | $237.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.49 | $136.55 | $273.11 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $152.60 | $305.19 |
| Diesel | $6.64 | $202.06 | $404.12 |
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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