Trip from Hammond, LA to Houma, LA

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

83.3 mi

134 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

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Hammond, LA

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Houma, LA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Hammond to Houma is a straightforward 83.3-mile trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 43 minutes. Since both cities are located in the Southeast region of Louisiana, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $13 for fuel to complete the drive. Because the duration is under two hours, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics, making it an ideal choice for a quick getaway. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, the route offers a convenient transition between these two hubs without the need for multiple rest stops.

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

41.7 miles from Hammond, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip features a mixed drive profile that balances faster highway travel with localized stretches. You will spend roughly 60% of your time on highways, utilizing a combination of Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway, US 90, and I-310. Expect to settle in during your longest uninterrupted leg, which spans 26.2 miles along the Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway. As you transition between these major arteries, the road environment shifts, requiring you to remain alert as you move from high-speed corridors into different traffic patterns. It is a functional drive that moves you efficiently through the region.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 26.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 83.3 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 1.8 miles (US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.9 miles (US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.1 miles (US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue

Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue

Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

2.1 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue

Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business / Veterans Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

41.1 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 220 Toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma

74.7 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Keep slight left at fork toward LA 182 West: Houma

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward LA 182 West: Houma

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway	26.2 mi	28m
US 90	21.5 mi	27m
I 310	10.9 mi	12m
I 10	9.5 mi	11m
LA 182	6.9 mi	9m
Veterans Avenue	2.9 mi	4m
US 51 Business	1.3 mi	2m
New Orleans Boulevard	1.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway — 26.2 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Charles Street

94 ft · 8 sec · West Charles Street

Turn right onto North Oak Street

0.5 mi · 48 sec · North Oak Street

Continue on US 51 Business

1.3 mi · 2 min · US 51 Business

Continue on US 51 Business

198 ft · 3 sec · Southwest Railroad Avenue

Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business

129 ft · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue

Continue on US 51 Business

413 ft · 7 sec · Veterans Avenue

Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business

135 ft · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue

Continue on US 51 Business

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Veterans Avenue

Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business

125 ft · 2 sec · Veterans Avenue

Continue on US 51 Business

2.6 mi · 3 min · Veterans Avenue

Turn right onto LA 22

0.3 mi · 29 sec · LA 22

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Merge onto I 55; US 51

26 mi · 28 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 10

9.5 mi · 11 min · I 10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 220 Toward I 310 South: Boutte, Houma Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 310

11 mi · 12 min · I 310

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 55 sec

Toward US 90 West: Houma

Merge onto US 90

5.3 mi · 7 min · US 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 90

0.3 mi · 26 sec · US 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 90

0.5 mi · 37 sec · US 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 90

15 mi · 18 min · US 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Exit 210 Toward LA 182: Houma

Keep slight left at fork

490 ft · 15 sec

Toward LA 182 West: Houma

Turn left

204 ft · 5 sec

Toward LA 182 West: Houma

Continue on LA 182

6.9 mi · 9 min · LA 182

Enter roundabout onto LA 182

145 ft · 2 sec · New Orleans Boulevard

Continue on LA 182

1.2 mi · 2 min · New Orleans Boulevard

Turn right onto LA 24; LA 182

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Park Avenue

Turn left onto LA 182

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Barrow Street

Turn right onto School Street

47 ft · 2 sec · School Street

Arrive at destination

School Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a short trip with zero mandatory stops, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Aim to time your drive to avoid peak traffic hours on the busier highway sections to ensure a smoother experience. Keep in mind that while the $13 fuel estimate covers the direct 83.3-mile distance, it is always wise to check your vehicle's levels before leaving Hammond. Because there are no designated stops on this specific route, you can easily complete the entire journey in one go. Use the 1 hour and 43 minute drive time to enjoy a podcast or playlist, as you won't need to factor in lengthy breaks or refueling pauses.

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 41.7 miles from Hammond, LA, or about 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.2 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 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.7 miles or 50m 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 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Houma, 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 83.3 miles and 1h 43m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway for about 26.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.7 mi from Hammond, LA · 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kenner, LA

42 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

Laplace, LA

Fuel and coffee

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

Kenner, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.7 miles from Hammond, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Houma, LA

The final approach into Houma, 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 Houma, 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

$12.73 one way

$25.47 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$13.97	$27.94
premium	$4.61	$15.12	$30.24
diesel	$5.64	$18.51	$37.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25	$8.75	$4.00
Efficient EV	20.8	$7.29	$3.33
EV Truck/SUV	33.3	$11.66	$5.33

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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 data refreshed 9 hours ago

Origin

Hammond, LA

Afternoon in Hammond on Sunday

Local time

2:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Houma, LA

Afternoon in Houma on Sunday

Local time

2:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°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

18 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

1h 43m 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 Houma, LA covers 83.3 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway, US 90, I 310. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41.7 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 $12.73 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 route from Hammond, LA to Houma, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Hammond, LA to Houma, LA

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Houma, LA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hammond, LA

Houma, LA

Same local time

18 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 43m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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