How far is Thibodaux, LA from Hammond, LA?

The driving distance from Thibodaux, LA to Hammond, LA is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
76.84 mi
01h 28m
Flight
53.49 mi
86.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.49 mi
Kilometers
86.09 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.84 mi
Kilometers
123.67 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Mon, May 25, 12:29 PM CDT
Return by in Thibodaux
Mon, May 25, 1:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thibodaux
2026-05-25T11:01
Arrive Hammond
Mon, May 25, 12:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thibodaux
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
Reserve
LA

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in St.

From Thibodaux
37.7 mi
00h 44m
To Hammond
39.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Mary Street

    35 m · 9 sec · Saint Mary Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    662 ft · 15 sec · Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Saint Patrick Bridge

    121 m · 9 sec · Saint Patrick Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Saint Patrick Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Saint Patrick Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    60 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North Canal Boulevard

    127 m · 7 sec · North Canal Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Louisiana 20

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Louisiana 20

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    10 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: New Orleans

    1991 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Hammond, LaPlace, to I 55 North

    1407 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Hammond, to I 55 North

    94 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto I 55 North: Hammond

    25 mi · 27 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 22: Ponchatoula, Springfield

    840 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    691 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    142 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Veterans Avenue

    37 m · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue

    885 ft · 17 sec · Veterans Avenue

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Avenue

    44 m · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue

    120 m · 7 sec · Veterans Avenue

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Railroad Avenue

    43 m · 3 sec · Southwest Railroad Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Railroad Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Railroad Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Charles Street

    124 m · 20 sec · West Charles Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Charles Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
25 mi · 33%
I 10 East
14.4 mi · 19%
Louisiana 20
14.3 mi · 19%
Saint Patrick Street
2.63 mi · 3%
Southwest Railroad Avenue
1.8 mi · 2%
US 51
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
53.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reserve
00h 44m from Thibodaux
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Thibodaux and 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 Thibodaux to Hammond?

The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Reserve is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Thibodaux and 39.2 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Thibodaux and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Reserve

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Reserve, 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 Reserve.

RAIL

Schriever

42 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

47 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

Hammond

52 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

74 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thibodaux and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 53.49 mi (86.09 km).

Thibodaux

#1 Thibodaux

City in and the parish seat of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population14,411
Coordinates29.7957600, -90.8228700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population21,359
Coordinates30.5046300, -90.4629300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Mary Street (-90.82287, 29.795762)
End: West Charles Street (-90.46295, 30.504696)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.26 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.53
5.42 gal · 20.52 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.26 $20.53
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.54 $23.08
Premium $4.63 $12.53 $25.07
Diesel $5.42 $14.67 $29.35

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Thibodaux and Hammond. The current time is 11:01:48.

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.