How far is Ponchatoula, LA from Hammond, IN?
The driving distance from Ponchatoula, LA to Hammond, IN is about 862.2 miles (1387.5 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.
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City in Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ponchatoula and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ponchatoula and Hammond.
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Start on Northwest Railroad Avenue
4 m · 5 sec · Northwest Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto West Pine Street
1.6 km · 1 min · West Pine Street
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Take the ramp straight
2005 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
130.7 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis
202.5 mi · 3 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
2953 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto W B Fowler Senior Expressway
5.8 mi · 8 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway
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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 Blues Highway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Blues Highway
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Take the exit slight right
130.9 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 North, US 60 East: Chicago
2749 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.5 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
181.3 mi · 3 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana
2657 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
8.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Calumet Avenue
865 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Calumet Avenue North, Hammond
1839 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto Calumet Avenue
2693 ft · 1 min · Calumet Avenue
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Turn right onto 173rd Street
2418 ft · 1 min · 173rd Street
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Turn left onto Columbia Avenue
830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ponchatoula and Hammond.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Grenada
Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis
203 mi · 03h 40m
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 Ponchatoula and Sunny near Hammond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ponchatoula to Hammond?
The road trip is about 862.2 miles (1387.5 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 431.4 miles from Ponchatoula and 430.7 miles from Hammond.
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 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 $119.67 one way or $239.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 270.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ponchatoula and Sunny near Hammond.
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 Ponchatoula and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 787.23 mi (1266.92 km).
#1 Ponchatoula
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7,545 |
| Coordinates | 30.4388000, -90.4414800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hammond
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 75,342 |
| Coordinates | 41.5833700, -87.5000400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 28h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 21h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 17h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 14h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 12h 18m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.93 | $119.67 | $239.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $133.54 | $267.09 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $145.89 | $291.79 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $176.56 | $353.12 |
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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