Trip from Broussard, LA to Hammond, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 39m

Distance

118.6 mi

191 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 29m ★

6 AM

2h 39m

8 AM

3h 0m

10 AM

2h 46m

12 PM

2h 44m

3 PM

2h 48m

5 PM

2h 59m

8 PM

2h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St. Martin parishes, Louisiana, United States

Broussard, LA

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Hammond, LA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Broussard, LA to Hammond, LA covers 118.6 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Florida Republic Parkway, US 190, US 71 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.2 miles on West Florida Republic Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.91 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

59.3 miles from Broussard, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 118.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 39m highway drive covering 118.6 miles, with most of the trip on West Florida Republic Parkway and US 190. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.2 miles on West Florida Republic Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Florida Republic Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 39.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Florida Republic Parkway and US 190. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near LA 107 / State Route 107.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 118.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (LA 107 / State Route 107): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (US 71): Navigation decision point; at 31.2 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | LA 107 / State Route 107

At end of road, turn right onto LA 107 / State Route 107

Navigation decision point

14.3 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 71

At end of road, turn left onto US 71

Navigation decision point

31.2 mi into trip | ~50m in | US 190

Merge onto US 190

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

76.4 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in

Take the exit toward I 12 East: Hammond

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 159 Toward I 12 East: Hammond

116.4 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in

Take the exit toward US 51 Business: Hammond, Ponchatoula

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 40 Toward US 51 Business: Hammond, Ponchatoula

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Florida Republic Parkway	39.2 mi	42m
US 190	33.7 mi	44m
US 71	16.7 mi	24m
I 10	7.6 mi	9m
State Route 107	7.3 mi	12m
La 361	6.9 mi	12m
LA 415 Spur	3.6 mi	5m
Southwest Railroad Avenue	1.8 mi	3m

Longest stretch: West Florida Republic Parkway — 39.2 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broussard, LA and Hammond, LA.

Start on Barron Road

395 ft · 17 sec · Barron Road

Turn right onto LA 107

4.0 mi · 7 min · State Route 107

At end of road, turn right onto LA 107

2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 107

Continue on LA 107

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Route 107

Continue on LA 361

6.9 mi · 12 min · LA 361

At end of road, turn left onto US 71

17 mi · 24 min · US 71

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Merge onto US 190

34 mi · 44 min · US 190

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur

3.6 mi · 5 min · LA 415 Spur

Turn left

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge

Merge onto I 10

7.6 mi · 9 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 159 Toward I 12 East: Hammond Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Continue on I 12

39 mi · 42 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 40 Toward US 51 Business: Hammond, Ponchatoula

Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business

283 ft · 4 sec · Veterans Avenue

Continue on US 51 Business

393 ft · 7 sec · Veterans Avenue

Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business

142 ft · 2 sec · Southwest Railroad Avenue

Continue on US 51 Business

1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Railroad Avenue

Turn left onto West Charles Street

406 ft · 19 sec · West Charles Street

Arrive at destination

West Charles Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 59.3 miles from Broussard, LA, or about 1h 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 26 miles or 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 59.3 miles or 1h 27m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hammond, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Broussard, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Broussard, LA

This is one driving day of about 118.6 miles and 2h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Broussard, LA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on West Florida Republic Parkway for about 39.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.3 mi from Broussard, LA · 1h 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Livonia, LA

59 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Opelousas, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Port Allen, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.3 miles from Broussard, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hammond, LA

The final approach into Hammond, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hammond, LA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Tope La Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hammond, Louisiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 118.6

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19855427600

Visit website

Our Mom's Restaurant and Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hammond, Louisiana

0.2 mi

City Pork Jefferson

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

1.1 mi

Tope La Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 118.6

Hammond, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19855427600

Visit website

Our Mom's Restaurant and Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 118.6

Hammond, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19856625038

Visit website

City Pork Jefferson

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 76.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+12256158880

Visit website

Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+12254789128

Visit website

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 76.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12253819922

Visit website

Court Street Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 67.8

Port Allen, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12253304669

Visit website

Frank's Restaurant-Baton Rouge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 5 am–2:30 pm

+12259265977

Visit website

Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour Expensive mile 76.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+12257679991

Visit website

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 67.8

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 76.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+12257652437

Visit website

Burden Museum & Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 76.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12257633990

Visit website

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 84.7

Denham Springs, Louisiana

Hours: 4–8 pm

+12253044655

Visit website

LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 76.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12257633990

Visit website

West Baton Rouge Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 67.8

Port Allen, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+12253362422

Visit website

Knock Knock Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 76.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+12253883090

Visit website

Blue Zoo Aquarium Baton Rouge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 76.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+12254165290

Visit website

Celebration Station Baton Rouge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 76.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 12–9 pm

+12259247888

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.91 one way

$35.82 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$19.66	$39.32
premium	$4.56	$21.29	$42.57
diesel	$5.61	$26.19	$52.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.6	$12.45	$5.69
Efficient EV	29.7	$10.38	$4.74
EV Truck/SUV	47.4	$16.60	$7.59

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Broussard, LA

Morning in Broussard on Saturday

Local time

8:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hammond, LA

Morning in Hammond on Saturday

Local time

8:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

84°F

Livonia, LA

59 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 39m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Broussard, LA to Hammond, LA covers 118.6 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Florida Republic Parkway, US 190, US 71. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 59.3 miles from Broussard, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The route from Broussard, LA to Hammond, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Hammond, LA

Nearby Places

Tope La Restaurant

Tope La Restaurant

Our Mom's Restaurant and Bar

City Pork Jefferson

Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

Court Street Cafe

Frank's Restaurant-Baton Rouge

Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant

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Blink Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Rivian Adventure Network

ProChargeEV Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Green Park Park & Charge

Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum

Burden Museum & Gardens

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens

West Baton Rouge Museum

Knock Knock Children's Museum

Blue Zoo Aquarium Baton Rouge

Celebration Station Baton Rouge

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Broussard, LA

Hammond, LA

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 39m on the road

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