Trip from Hammond, LA to Grambling, LA

Drive Time

4h 53m

Distance

256.2 mi

412 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 40m ★

6 AM

4h 53m

8 AM

5h 20m

10 AM

5h 3m

12 PM

5h 0m

3 PM

5h 4m

5 PM

5h 19m

8 PM

4h 45m

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

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Hammond, LA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Hammond to Grambling covers a distance of 256.2 miles, typically taking about 4 hours and 53 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey connects the Southeast region of Louisiana to its northern counterpart, you should plan for a full day on the road. A single-day trip is manageable, though it requires a steady pace to handle the mixed drive profile. You can expect to spend approximately $39 on fuel for the trip, making it a relatively affordable excursion. Whether you are heading north for business or a visit, this route offers a straightforward path across the state.

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 .

Drive Character

This trip features a varied driving experience, with 52% of the journey spent on highways. You will navigate a mix of roads, including E. E. Wallace Boulevard North, I-20, and the Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway. The longest uninterrupted segment you will encounter is a 63.2-mile stretch along E. E. Wallace Boulevard North. As you progress, the road transitions between these primary thoroughfares, requiring you to remain alert to changing speed limits and traffic patterns. Expect a functional drive that balances interstate speed with local highway navigation.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

E. E. Wallace Boulevard North is the longest continuous segment at about 63.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northwest Railroad Avenue.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 256.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.1 miles (Northwest Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 86.3 miles (US 98; MS 184): Navigation decision point; at 121.5 miles (US 84): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Northwest Railroad Avenue

Turn left onto Northwest Railroad Avenue

Navigation decision point

86.3 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | US 98; MS 184

At end of road, turn left onto US 98; MS 184

Navigation decision point

121.5 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | US 84

Take the exit onto US 84

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

Use the none lane.

254.9 mi into trip | ~4h 50m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

256 mi into trip | ~4h 52m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North	63.2 mi	1h 12m
I 20	56.3 mi	1h 1m
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway	53.4 mi	57m
US 84	47.3 mi	55m
US 98	30.1 mi	34m
West University Avenue	2.1 mi	3m
Rwe Jones Drive	0.9 mi	1m
North Oak Street	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: E. E. Wallace Boulevard North — 63.2 mi, about 1h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Charles Street

406 ft · 27 sec · West Charles Street

Turn left onto Northwest Railroad Avenue

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Northwest Railroad Avenue

Continue on Carter Lane

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Carter Lane

Turn right onto North Oak Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Oak Street

Turn left onto LA 3234

2.1 mi · 3 min · West University Avenue

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Merge onto I 55

53 mi · 57 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

Take the exit onto US 98

29 mi · 33 min · US 98

At end of road, turn left onto US 98; MS 184

0.8 mi · 53 sec · US 98; MS 184

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Merge onto US 84

28 mi · 32 min · US 84

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

6.0 mi · 7 min · US 84

Take the exit onto US 84

13 mi · 15 min · US 84

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 425; LA 15

63 mi · 1 hr 12 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

Use the none lane.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Merge onto I 20

56 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Keep slight right at fork

379 ft · 9 sec

Turn straight onto LA 149

0.9 mi · 1 min · Rwe Jones Drive

Turn left onto LA 150

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Avenue

Turn right onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Main Street

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 256.2-mile trek, try to depart early in the morning to avoid midday congestion. Since the itinerary suggests one recommended stop, use that flexibility to stretch your legs and refuel at a point that breaks up the nearly five-hour duration. Keep in mind that the route relies heavily on I-20 and local highways, so check for construction updates before you head out. Prioritize your $39 fuel budget by filling up before leaving Hammond, as prices can fluctuate once you reach the highway stretches. Efficient pacing will ensure you arrive in Grambling feeling refreshed rather than fatigued.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 128.1 miles from Hammond, LA, or about 2h 26m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.2 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 80 miles or 1h 30m 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.

Before You Leave

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.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 E. E. Wallace Boulevard North for about 63.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Alexandria, LA

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Central, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alexandria, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 128.1 miles from Hammond, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before E. E. Wallace Boulevard North if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.2 miles.

Arriving in Grambling, LA

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.17 one way

$78.33 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 90 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$42.96	$85.92
premium	$4.61	$46.50	$93.00
diesel	$5.64	$56.92	$113.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 89.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 10 hours ago

Origin

Hammond, LA

Afternoon in Hammond on Sunday

Local time

3:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Grambling, LA

Afternoon in Grambling on Sunday

Local time

3:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

89°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

Same local time

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

Temperature spread

21 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

4h 53m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Grambling, LA covers 256.2 miles and takes about 4h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are E. E. Wallace Boulevard North, I 20, Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 128.1 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 $39.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.