Drive Time
4h 53m
Distance
256.2 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
The drive from Hammond, LA to Grambling, LA covers 256.2 miles and takes about 4h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest Railroad Avenue, Carter Lane, North Oak Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
128.1 miles from Hammond, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 53m drive with frequent turns across 256.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Railroad Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Carter Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West University Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rwe Jones Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Jr Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond, LA and Grambling, LA.
Start on West Charles Street
Turn left onto Northwest Railroad Avenue
Continue on Carter Lane
Turn right onto North Oak Street
Turn left onto West University Avenue
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
Take the exit slight right
At the end of the road, turn left
Take the exit left
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right
Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
Turn left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right
Keep slight right
Turn straight onto Rwe Jones Drive
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
Turn right onto Main Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.1 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grambling, LA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hammond, 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 Hammond, LA
This is one driving day of about 256.2 miles and 4h 53m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 128.1 mi from Hammond, LA · 2h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
128 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 128.1 miles from Hammond, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Grambling, 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 Grambling, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$34.80 one way
$69.60 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $38.83 | $77.67 |
| premium | $4.15 | $41.86 | $83.72 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $37.82 | $75.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.9 | 0 | $26.90 | $12.30 |
| Efficient EV | 64.1 | 0 | $22.42 | $10.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102.5 | 1 | $35.87 | $16.40 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Hammond on Saturday
Local time
4:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Grambling on Saturday
Local time
4:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Alexandria, LA
128 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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