Trip from Hammond, LA to Morehouse Parish, LA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

4h 32m

Distance

224.6 mi

361 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 19m ★

6 AM

4h 32m

8 AM

4h 59m

10 AM

4h 42m

12 PM

4h 39m

3 PM

4h 43m

5 PM

4h 58m

8 PM

4h 24m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hammond, LA to Morehouse Parish, LA covers 224.6 miles and takes about 4h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North, Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway, US 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.3 miles on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.92 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

112.3 miles from Hammond, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 32m. Total distance: 224.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Hammond, LA to Morehouse Parish, LA covers 224.6 miles and takes about 4h 32m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

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

There are about 24 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 63.3 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 13 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.

Driving Effort 5/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 224.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 87.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 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

87.1 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

115.6 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in | US 84

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

198.1 mi into trip | ~3h 47m in | US 425 / South Louisa Street

Enter roundabout onto US 425 / South Louisa Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North	63.3 mi	1h 12m
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway	53.4 mi	57m
US 84	47.3 mi	55m
US 98	30.1 mi	34m
South Louisa Street	13.2 mi	19m
Oak Ridge Road	9.1 mi	13m
West University Avenue	2.1 mi	3m
Jeannie Road	1.5 mi	5m

Longest stretch: E. E. Wallace Boulevard North — 63.3 mi, about 1h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hammond, LA and Morehouse Parish, 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

Continue on US 425; LA 15

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

Enter roundabout onto US 425

124 ft · 2 sec · South Louisa Street

Continue on US 425

13 mi · 19 min · South Louisa Street

Continue on US 425

4.2 mi · 6 min · Oak Ridge Road

Continue on US 425

0.4 mi · 38 sec · North Oak Street

Continue on US 425

4.9 mi · 7 min · Oak Ridge Road

Turn right onto US 165

0.5 mi · 46 sec · North 14th

Continue on US 165

1.2 mi · 1 min · Wilmot Highway

Turn left onto Lloyd Barham Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · Lloyd Barham Road

Turn right onto Jeannie Road

1.5 mi · 5 min · Jeannie Road

Arrive at destination

Jeannie Road

Trip Plan

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 112.3 miles from Hammond, LA, or about 2h 8m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.3 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 49 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 112.3 miles or 2h 8m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morehouse Parish, 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 224.6 miles and 4h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 63.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 112.3 mi from Hammond, LA · 2h 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Gibson, MS

112 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

Magnolia, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oxford, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 112.3 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 63.3 miles.

Arriving in Morehouse Parish, LA

The final approach into Morehouse Parish, 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 Morehouse Parish, 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

$33.92 one way

$67.84 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$37.24	$74.47
premium	$4.56	$40.31	$80.63
diesel	$5.61	$49.59	$99.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 78.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	67.4	0	$23.58	$10.78
Efficient EV	56.2	0	$19.65	$8.98
EV Truck/SUV	89.8	1	$31.44	$14.37

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

26 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hammond, LA

Evening in Hammond on Thursday

Local time

8:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Morehouse Parish, LA

Evening in Morehouse Parish on Thursday

Local time

8:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

4h 32m 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 Morehouse Parish, LA covers 224.6 miles and takes about 4h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are E. E. Wallace Boulevard North, Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway, US 84. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 112.3 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 $33.92 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.

The route from Hammond, LA to Morehouse Parish, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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