How far is Scott, LA from Hammond, LA?
The driving distance from Scott, LA to Hammond, LA is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99 miles (159.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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 44m.
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.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scott and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scott and Hammond.
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Start on Delhomme Avenue
9 m · 6 sec · Delhomme Avenue
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Turn left onto Saint Mary Street
640 ft · 20 sec · Saint Mary Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Alfred Street
96 m · 16 sec · Alfred Street
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Turn left onto Cameron Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cameron Street
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Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right
59.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
39.2 mi · 43 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 Business: Hammond, Ponchatoula
1289 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Avenue
86 m · 5 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 Scott 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.
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
Take the ramp slight right
59.5 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scott and Rain Showers near Hammond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scott to Hammond?
The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 52.3 miles from Scott and 53 miles from Hammond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99 miles (159.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 3:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.05 one way or $28.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scott and Rain Showers near Hammond.
Stop Ideas Near Port Allen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Allen.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hammond
New Iberia
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scott and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 99.02 mi (159.36 km).
#1 Scott
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8,787 |
| Coordinates | 30.2357600, -92.0945700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.05 | $28.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.80 | $31.60 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.16 | $34.32 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.09 | $40.18 |
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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