The drive from Hammond, LA to Broussard, LA covers 118.5 miles and takes about 2h 37m 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, State Route 1, US 71 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40 miles on West Florida Republic Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.90 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
59.2 miles from Hammond, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 118.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 37m highway drive covering 118.5 miles, with most of the trip on West Florida Republic Parkway and State Route 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 40 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 19 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 40 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Florida Republic Parkway and State Route 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 118.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.7 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.1 mi into trip|~3m in|I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge onto I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
42.1 mi into trip|~47m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
45.7 mi into trip|~51m in|I 10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
49.6 mi into trip|~56m in
Take the exit toward LA 415: Lobdell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 151
Toward LA 415: Lobdell
7
50 mi into trip|~57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward LA 415: Lobdell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward LA 415: Lobdell
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West Florida Republic Parkway
40 mi
43m
State Route 1
33.8 mi
44m
US 71
16.7 mi
24m
I 10
7.5 mi
9m
State Route 107
7.3 mi
13m
La 361
6.9 mi
12m
North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi
4m
US 51 Business
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
West Florida Republic Parkway
— 40 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond, LA and Broussard, LA.
1
Start on West Charles Street
94 ft·8 sec·West Charles Street
2
Turn right onto North Oak Street
0.5 mi·48 sec·North Oak Street
3
Continue on US 51 Business
1.3 mi·2 min·US 51 Business
4
Turn right
0.4 mi·43 sec
Toward I 12 West: Baton Rouge
5
Merge onto I 12
40 mi·43 min·West Florida Republic Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 10
3.6 mi·4 min·I 10
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
3.9 mi·4 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 151Toward LA 415: LobdellUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
317 ft·7 sec
Toward LA 415: LobdellUse the right lane.
10
Merge onto LA 415
3.6 mi·4 min·North Lobdell Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 190; LA 1
34 mi·44 min·State Route 1
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left
460 ft·13 sec
13
Continue on US 71
17 mi·24 min·US 71
14
Turn right onto LA 361
6.9 mi·12 min·LA 361
15
Continue on LA 107
0.7 mi·1 min·State Route 107
16
Continue on LA 107
2.7 mi·4 min·State Route 107
17
Continue on LA 107
4.0 mi·7 min·State Route 107
18
Turn left onto Barron Road
395 ft·17 sec·Barron Road
19
Arrive at destination
Barron Road
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 59.2 miles from Hammond, LA, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.2 miles or 1h 9m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broussard, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hammond, 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 Hammond, LA
This is one driving day of about 118.5 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Hammond, 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 40 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.2 mi from Hammond, LA
· 1h 9m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.90 one way
$35.79 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$19.65
$39.29
premium
$4.56
$21.27
$42.54
diesel
$5.61
$26.16
$52.33
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
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.6
0
$12.44
$5.69
Efficient EV
29.6
0
$10.37
$4.74
EV Truck/SUV
47.4
0
$16.59
$7.58
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 17, 2026
Origin
Hammond, LA
Morning
in Hammond on Saturday
Local time
10:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Broussard, LA
Morning
in Broussard on Saturday
Local time
10:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 37m 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 Hammond, LA to Broussard, LA covers 118.5 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Florida Republic Parkway, State Route 1, 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 59.2 miles from Hammond, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.90 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 118.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.7 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hammond, LA to Broussard, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
