Origin
Donaldsonville, LA
Afternoon in Donaldsonville on Sunday
Local time
3:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Donaldsonville, LA to Hammond, LA
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
71.9 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Donaldsonville, LA
Stephen Leonardi
Hammond, LA
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
The drive from Donaldsonville, LA to Hammond, LA covers 71.9 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Albert Street, Marchand Drive, Division Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.99 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
35.9 miles from Donaldsonville, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 71.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Albert Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Donaldsonville, LA to Hammond, LA is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Donaldsonville, LA to Hammond, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marchand Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Division Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crawford Leblanc Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Airline Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| LA 16 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 16 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Albert Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Donaldsonville, LA and Hammond, LA.
1
Start on West 10th Street
10 ft
·
2 sec
·
West 10th Street
2
Continue on Albert Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Albert Street
3
Continue on Marchand Drive
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Marchand Drive
4
Continue on Division Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Division Street
5
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
6
Keep slight right
3.9 mi
·
5 min
7
Keep slight right
4.2 mi
·
4 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Crawford Leblanc Boulevard
9
Merge slight left
2.3 mi
·
3 min
10
Turn left onto Airline Highway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Airline Highway
11
Turn right
5.4 mi
·
7 min
12
Continue straight
2.3 mi
·
3 min
13
Turn left
1.5 mi
·
2 min
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway
16 ft
·
1 sec
·
Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway
15
Exit the roundabout onto Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Oak Grove-Port Vincent Highway
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto LA 16
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
LA 16
17
Continue on La Highway 16
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
La Highway 16
18
Continue on LA 16
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
LA 16
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Walker South
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
Walker South
20
Exit the roundabout onto Walker South
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Walker South
21
Continue on Walker South Road
203 ft
·
3 sec
·
Walker South Road
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 12 East
13 ft
·
I 12 East
23
Exit the roundabout onto I 12 East
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 12 East
24
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
24 mi
·
25 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 51 Business: Hammond, Ponchatoula
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 51 Business: Hammond, Ponchatoula
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Avenue
282 ft
·
5 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
27
Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue
394 ft
·
7 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Railroad Avenue
141 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southwest Railroad Avenue
29
Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Railroad Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Railroad Avenue
30
Turn left onto West Charles Street
407 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Charles Street
31
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.9 miles from Donaldsonville, LA, or about 37m into the drive.
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 71.9 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.9 miles or 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hammond, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Donaldsonville, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Donaldsonville, LA
This is one driving day of about 71.9 miles and 1h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Donaldsonville, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.9 mi from Donaldsonville, LA · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 71.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Donaldsonville, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.99 one way
$21.98 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $12.06 | $24.11 |
| premium | $4.61 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.97 | $31.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.55 | $3.45 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.07 | $4.60 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Hammond, LA
Afternoon in Hammond on Sunday
Local time
3:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
84°F
Central, LA
36 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
19 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
1h 14m 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 Donaldsonville, LA to Hammond, LA covers 71.9 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Albert Street, Marchand Drive, Division Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.9 miles from Donaldsonville, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.99 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.
The drive from Donaldsonville, LA to Hammond, LA is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Donaldsonville, LA to Hammond, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Donaldsonville, LA to Hammond, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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