How far is Houma, LA from Hammond, LA?
The driving distance from Houma, LA to Hammond, LA is about 85 miles (136.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (104 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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.
The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houma and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houma and Hammond.
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Start on School Street
14 m · 7 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Barrow Street
857 ft · 29 sec · Barrow Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
880 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto New Orleans Bridge
97 m · 11 sec · New Orleans Bridge
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Continue on New Orleans Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · New Orleans Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Orleans Boulevard
27 m · 2 sec · New Orleans Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto New Orleans Boulevard
6.5 mi · 9 min · New Orleans Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 East: New Orleans
2947 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
22.1 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
847 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Baton Rouge
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Hammond
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
24.8 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 22: Ponchatoula, Springfield
840 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right
691 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight
142 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Veterans Avenue
37 m · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue
885 ft · 17 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Avenue
44 m · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue
120 m · 7 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Railroad Avenue
43 m · 3 sec · Southwest Railroad Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Railroad Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto West Charles Street
124 m · 20 sec · West Charles Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Charles Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houma and Hammond.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Continue straight
24.8 mi · 00h 27m
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 Sunny leaving Houma and Sunny near Hammond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houma to Hammond?
The road trip is about 85 miles (136.8 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Kenner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Houma and 43.2 miles from Hammond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.6 miles (104 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Houma and Sunny near Hammond.
Stop Ideas Near Kenner
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 Kenner.
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Hammond
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houma and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 64.64 mi (104.03 km).
#1 Houma
Only incorporated city and parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 32,467 |
| Coordinates | 29.5957700, -90.7195300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hammond
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 21,359 |
| Coordinates | 30.5046300, -90.4629300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Charles Street (-90.46295, 30.504696)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.36 | $22.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.78 | $25.55 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.88 | $27.75 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.25 | $32.49 |
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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