Origin
Gretna, LA
Afternoon in Gretna on Sunday
Local time
3:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gretna, LA to Hammond, LA
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
62.8 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gretna, LA
Maive & Nahuel Fotografía
Hammond, LA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Gretna to Hammond covers 62.8 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to complete without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $9 for fuel to complete the journey. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of Louisiana, you will remain in a familiar geographic area throughout the drive. It is a straightforward trip that avoids the complexity of long-distance planning, making it an ideal choice for a quick change of scenery.
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
31.4 miles from Gretna, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate via 11th Street, Evergreen Drive, and the Westbank Expressway to reach your destination. Because the longest stretch on 11th Street is 0 miles, you should be prepared for frequent turns and constant engagement with local road conditions. This setup creates a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention compared to a standard highway haul. By avoiding major interstates, you gain a more direct look at the local infrastructure connecting these two communities.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
11th 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 Gretna, LA to Hammond, LA is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Gretna, LA to Hammond, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 11th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Evergreen Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westbank Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crescent City Connection | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pontchartrain Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 55 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| LA 22 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
11th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gretna, LA and Hammond, LA.
1
Start on Richard Street
171 ft
·
13 sec
·
Richard Street
2
Turn left onto 11th Street
305 ft
·
15 sec
·
11th Street
3
Turn right onto Evergreen Drive
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Evergreen Drive
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Westbank Expressway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
5
Take the ramp straight toward US 90 Business East
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 90 Business East
6
Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbank Expressway
7
Continue on Crescent City Connection
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Crescent City Connection
8
Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
26 mi
·
32 min
·
Pontchartrain Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Hammond
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 55 North: Hammond
10
Continue straight
25 mi
·
26 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward LA 22: Ponchatoula, Springfield
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
LA 22: Ponchatoula, Springfield
12
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
13
Turn straight
466 ft
·
14 sec
14
Turn left
2.6 mi
·
3 min
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Veterans Avenue
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
16
Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Avenue
144 ft
·
2 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
18
Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue
394 ft
·
7 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Railroad Avenue
141 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southwest Railroad Avenue
20
Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Railroad Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Railroad Avenue
21
Turn left onto West Charles Street
407 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Charles Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1 hour and 6 minute trip, you have plenty of scheduling flexibility to leave whenever it suits your plans. Because there are 0 planned stops in the data, you can easily complete the entire 62.8-mile stretch in one go without needing to build in rest breaks. Keep your $9 fuel budget in mind when planning your departure, as local roads can sometimes lead to more stop-and-go traffic than high-speed highways. A specific tip for this route is to stay vigilant on 11th Street, Evergreen Drive, and the Westbank Expressway, as the turn-heavy nature of the drive demands steady focus throughout the hour-long journey.
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 31.4 miles from Gretna, LA, or about 33m 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 62.8 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.4 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 56m
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 Gretna, 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 Gretna, LA
This is one driving day of about 62.8 miles and 1h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gretna, 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 31.4 mi from Gretna, LA · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 62.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Gretna, 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
$9.60 one way
$19.20 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
| premium | $4.61 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.95 | $27.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
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
17 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 6m 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 Gretna, LA to Hammond, LA covers 62.8 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 11th Street, Evergreen Drive, Westbank Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.4 miles from Gretna, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.60 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 Gretna, LA to Hammond, LA is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Gretna, LA to Hammond, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gretna, LA to Hammond, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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