How far is Hampton, LA from Oberlin, LA?
The driving distance from Hampton, LA to Oberlin, LA is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Louisiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton and Oberlin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Oberlin.
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Start on Cottongin Castor Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Cottongin Castor Road
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Turn right onto State Route 104
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 104
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Continue on Leroy Duplechain Road
1803 ft · 36 sec · Leroy Duplechain Road
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Turn straight onto State Route 104
1 mi · 2 min · State Route 104
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 26
6.1 mi · 11 min · Highway 26
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Continue on 6th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn left
22 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton and Oberlin.
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.
Highway 26
At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 26
6.05 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hampton and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oberlin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Oberlin?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Hampton and 5.7 miles from Oberlin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hampton and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oberlin.
Stop Ideas Near Elton
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 Elton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Oberlin. Straight-line distance: 8.64 mi (13.91 km).
#1 Hampton
Hampton is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5946400, -92.6204200 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oberlin
Town in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1,702 |
| Coordinates | 30.6202000, -92.7626500 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 165 (-92.762694, 30.620221)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.51 | $3.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.70 | $3.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.17 | $4.33 |
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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