How far is Oakdale, LA from Hammond, LA?

The driving distance from Oakdale, LA to Hammond, LA is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.4 miles (213 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
151.27 mi
02h 45m
Flight
132.36 mi
213.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.36 mi
Kilometers
213.02 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.27 mi
Kilometers
243.45 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Sat, Apr 18, 3:42 AM CDT
Return by in Oakdale
Sat, Apr 18, 6:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakdale
2026-04-18T00:57
Arrive Hammond
Sat, Apr 18, 3:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakdale
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Fordoche
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Oakdale
75.6 mi
01h 22m
To Hammond
75.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oakdale and Hammond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakdale and Hammond.

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Avenue

    41 m · 11 sec · East 6th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    903 ft · 47 sec · East 6th Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 13th Street

    880 ft · 24 sec · South 13th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    803 ft · 29 sec · East 5th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 10

    3.6 mi · 5 min · State Route 10

  6. 6

    Continue on Oakdale Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Oakdale Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Oakdale Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Oakdale Highway

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Oakdale Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Oakdale Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Oakdale Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Oakdale Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 10

    2865 ft · 49 sec · State Route 10

  11. 11

    Continue on Oakdale Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Oakdale Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Vidrine Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Vidrine Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Chemin Vidrine

    617 ft · 10 sec · Chemin Vidrine

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    18.1 mi · 27 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas

    1914 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

    2681 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

    110 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond

    1.3 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

    39.2 mi · 43 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 Business: Hammond, Ponchatoula

    1289 ft · 31 sec

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Avenue

    86 m · 5 sec · Veterans Avenue

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue

    120 m · 7 sec · Veterans Avenue

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Railroad Avenue

    43 m · 3 sec · Southwest Railroad Avenue

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Railroad Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Railroad Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Charles Street

    124 m · 20 sec · West Charles Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Charles Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakdale and Hammond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 35%
West Florida Republic Parkway
39.2 mi · 26%
West Main Street
18.1 mi · 12%
Oakdale Road
9.79 mi · 6%
I 10 East
7.93 mi · 5%
Vidrine Road
7.09 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 190 East

Merge slight right

49.5 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
132.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fordoche
01h 22m from Oakdale
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oakdale and Partly Sunny near Hammond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakdale to Hammond?

The road trip is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Fordoche is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Oakdale and 75.7 miles from Hammond.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 132.4 miles (213 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.22 one way or $40.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oakdale and Partly Sunny near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Fordoche

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fordoche, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fordoche.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

45 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

56 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

68 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

111 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakdale and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 132.36 mi (213.02 km).

Oakdale

#1 Oakdale

Small city in Allen Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population7,500
Coordinates30.8160300, -92.6604200
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population21,359
Coordinates30.5046300, -90.4629300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: East 6th Avenue (-92.66042, 30.815782)
End: West Charles Street (-90.46295, 30.504696)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.21 L · about $20.22
Round trip
$40.45
10.68 gal · 40.42 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.22 $40.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.74 $45.49
Premium $4.63 $24.70 $49.39
Diesel $5.42 $28.92 $57.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakdale and Hammond. The current time is 00:57:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.