How far is Laplace, LA from Hammond, LA?
The driving distance from Laplace, LA to Hammond, LA is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laplace and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laplace and Hammond.
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Start on the route
13 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto I 55 North: Hammond
25 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 Laplace and Hammond.
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.
I 55 North
Turn left onto I 55 North: Hammond
25 mi · 00h 27m
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 Sunny leaving Laplace and Mostly Clear near Hammond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laplace to Hammond?
The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Ponchatoula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Laplace and 16.8 miles from Hammond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laplace and Mostly Clear near Hammond.
Stop Ideas Near Ponchatoula
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 Ponchatoula.
Hammond
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Slidell
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laplace and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 30.26 mi (48.7 km).
#1 Laplace
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 29,872 |
| Coordinates | 30.0669800, -90.4814700 |
| 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: Hammond (-90.46293, 30.50463)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.51 | $9.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.50 | $11.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.44 | $12.89 |
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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