Trip from Hammond, LA to Jeanerette, LA

Drive Time

2h 39m

Distance

123.8 mi

199 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 29m ★

6 AM

2h 39m

8 AM

3h 0m

10 AM

2h 47m

12 PM

2h 44m

3 PM

2h 48m

5 PM

2h 59m

8 PM

2h 33m

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 Jeanerette covers 123.8 miles and takes approximately 2 hours and 39 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it transitions you smoothly across the Southeast region of Louisiana. You should budget about $19 for fuel to complete the journey comfortably. Since the drive is relatively short, you can easily manage it without needing an overnight stay. Expect a straightforward transition as you move from the Hammond area toward the heart of Jeanerette.

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

61.9 miles from Hammond, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

This highway-focused drive relies on a mix of I-10, West Florida Republic Parkway, and Main Highway to get you to your destination. With 69% of the trip spent on highways, you will experience a high-speed pace for much of the journey. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-10, spanning 44 miles of the total distance. The character of the road shifts as you transition from the interstate segments onto local highways, offering a blend of fast-paced transit and more conventional road travel.

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

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 44 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and West Florida Republic Parkway. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 123.8 miles you will encounter 20 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 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 20 key points

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

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 none / straight / slight right lanes.

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 none / slight right lanes.

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.

86.1 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in

Take the exit toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia

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

Toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia

86.5 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | LA 347 / Grand Point Highway

Enter roundabout onto LA 347 / Grand Point Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Hammond, LA to Jeanerette, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Cecilia along the way.

Cecilia

86.1 mi in | ~1h 38m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	44 mi	51m
West Florida Republic Parkway	40 mi	43m
Main Highway	10.4 mi	15m
East Old Spanish Trail	6.7 mi	9m
Nursery Highway	6.5 mi	11m
West Saint Peter Street	3.3 mi	5m
Jane Street	2.5 mi	3m
Nina Highway	1.9 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 44 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hammond, LA and Jeanerette, 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

Turn right

0.4 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 12 West: Baton Rouge

Merge onto I 12

40 mi · 43 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 10

3.6 mi · 4 min · I 10

Use the none / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

40 mi · 47 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia

Enter roundabout onto LA 347

225 ft · 4 sec · Grand Point Highway

Continue on LA 347

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Grand Point Highway

Enter roundabout onto LA 347

130 ft · 2 sec · Grand Point Highway

Continue on LA 347

154 ft · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway

Turn slight left

185 ft · 11 sec

Turn left onto LA 352

0.6 mi · 1 min · Henderson Highway

Turn right onto LA 349

1.9 mi · 3 min · Nina Highway

Turn left onto LA 3039

4.6 mi · 8 min · Nursery Highway

Continue on LA 3039

0.7 mi · 1 min · Nursery Highway

At end of road, turn right onto LA 3039

1.2 mi · 2 min · Nursery Highway

At end of road, turn left onto LA 347

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Bridge Street Highway

Turn right onto LA 350

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street

Turn left onto LA 31

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Martin Street

Continue on LA 31

5.6 mi · 8 min · Main Highway

Continue on LA 31

0.6 mi · 56 sec · Rue Principale Nord

Continue on LA 31; LA 96

1.1 mi · 1 min · Rue Principale Sud

Continue on LA 31

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Highway

Enter roundabout onto LA 31

127 ft · 2 sec · Main Highway

Continue on LA 31

3.9 mi · 5 min · Main Highway

Continue on LA 31

2.5 mi · 3 min · Jane Street

Turn right onto LA 31

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Chestnut Street

Turn left onto LA 182

3.3 mi · 5 min · West Saint Peter Street

Turn straight onto LA 182

0.3 mi · 32 sec · East Main Street

Continue on LA 182

6.7 mi · 9 min · East Old Spanish Trail

Continue on LA 182

1.9 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Turn right onto LA 671

43 ft · 0 sec · Canal Street

Arrive at destination

LA 671

Trip Plan

Planning your departure is simple given the manageable duration of 2 hours and 39 minutes, but aim to leave early to avoid potential peak-hour congestion on the interstate. Since the itinerary includes one recommended stop, use that break to refuel and stretch your legs before tackling the final leg of your 123.8-mile journey. Keep your $19 fuel budget in mind when selecting your service station to ensure you stay on track. Because this is a relatively quick trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to adjust your pace as needed.

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 61.9 miles from Hammond, LA, or about 1h 10m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44 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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.9 miles or 1h 10m 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 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jeanerette, 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 123.8 miles and 2h 39m.

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 I 10 for about 44 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61.9 mi from Hammond, LA · 1h 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Baton Rouge, LA

62 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

Baton Rouge, LA

Fuel and coffee

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

Baton Rouge, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.9 miles from Hammond, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jeanerette, LA

The final approach into Jeanerette, 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 Jeanerette, 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

$18.93 one way

$37.85 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$20.76	$41.52
premium	$4.61	$22.47	$44.94
diesel	$5.64	$27.50	$55.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	37.1	$13.00	$5.94
Efficient EV	31	$10.83	$4.95
EV Truck/SUV	49.5	$17.33	$7.92

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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 10 hours ago

Origin

Hammond, LA

Afternoon in Hammond on Sunday

Local time

3:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jeanerette, LA

Afternoon in Jeanerette on Sunday

Local time

3:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°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

19 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 39m 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 Jeanerette, LA covers 123.8 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, West Florida Republic Parkway, Main Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 61.9 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 $18.93 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.

On the drive from Hammond, LA to Jeanerette, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Cecilia along the way.

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