How far is Saint Martinville, LA from Hammond, LA?

The driving distance from Saint Martinville, LA to Hammond, LA is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.64 mi
01h 54m
Flight
85.85 mi
138.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.85 mi
Kilometers
138.16 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.64 mi
Kilometers
165.19 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Martinville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Martinville
2026-04-23T01:37
Arrive Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Martinville
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
Port Allen
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Saint Martinville
51.6 mi
00h 57m
To Hammond
51.1 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Martinville and Hammond.

  1. 1

    Start on West Bridge Street

    1447 ft · 53 sec · West Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rue Principale Nord

    3245 ft · 55 sec · Rue Principale Nord

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Main Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Martin Street

    994 ft · 19 sec · Martin Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    2656 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street Highway

    1737 ft · 36 sec · Bridge Street Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Nursery Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Nursery Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Nursery Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nursery Highway

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Nursery Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Nursery Highway

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Nina Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Nina Highway

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Henderson Highway

    3202 ft · 1 min · Henderson Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    21 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1545 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    44.2 mi · 52 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

    39.2 mi · 43 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  17. 17

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

    1289 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Avenue

    86 m · 5 sec · Veterans Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue

    120 m · 7 sec · Veterans Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Railroad Avenue

    43 m · 3 sec · Southwest Railroad Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Railroad Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Railroad Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Charles Street

    124 m · 20 sec · West Charles Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Charles Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Martinville 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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henderson Highway
45.1 mi · 44%
West Florida Republic Parkway
39.2 mi · 38%
Nursery Highway
6.52 mi · 6%
Main Highway
5.59 mi · 5%
Nina Highway
1.9 mi · 2%
Southwest Railroad Avenue
1.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Henderson Highway

Merge slight left

44.2 mi · 00h 52m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
85.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Allen
00h 57m from Saint Martinville
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Martinville and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hammond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Martinville to Hammond?

The road trip is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Port Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Saint Martinville and 51.1 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.71 one way or $27.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Martinville and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Port Allen

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Port Allen and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 4.8 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Baton Rouge , LA
10, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Baker Utility Office

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 1.4/5 30 reviews Water utility company,Local government office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Baker Municipal Center Auditorium

Baker , LA
3325 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714
Rating 4.3/5 48 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Allen.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

3 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Hammond

72 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
RAIL

New Iberia

77 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

81 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Martinville and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 85.85 mi (138.16 km).

Saint Martinville

#1 Saint Martinville

City in Louisiana, USA

Population5,676
Coordinates30.1252000, -91.8334500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population21,359
Coordinates30.5046300, -90.4629300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: West Bridge Street (-91.83332, 30.125475)
End: West Charles Street (-90.46295, 30.504696)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.71 L · about $13.71
Round trip
$27.42
7.24 gal · 27.42 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.71 $27.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.42 $30.84
Premium $4.63 $16.74 $33.49
Diesel $5.42 $19.60 $39.20

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Martinville and Hammond. The current time is 01:37:24.

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.