Trip from Hammond, LA to Morgan City, LA

Q: How long is the trip from Hammond, LA to Morgan City, LA?

The drive from Hammond, LA to Morgan City, LA covers 111 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are US 90, Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway, I 310. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 55.5 miles from Hammond, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Drive Time

2h 9m

Distance

111 mi

179 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

2h 1m ★

6 AM

2h 10m

8 AM

2h 28m

10 AM

2h 16m

12 PM

2h 14m

3 PM

2h 17m

5 PM

2h 27m

8 PM

2h 4m

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

If you are planning a trip from Hammond to Morgan City, expect a straightforward 111-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 9 minutes. This Southeast Louisiana trek is perfectly manageable as a one-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. Budgeting approximately $17 for fuel will cover your transit across the region. Since the entire route stays within Southeast Louisiana, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. It is an efficient path that prioritizes direct travel over sightseeing, making it ideal if your main goal is simply getting from point A to point B without unnecessary complications.

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

55.5 miles from Hammond, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 72% of your time spent on major thoroughfares like US 90, I-310, and the Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway. Behind the wheel, you should anticipate a steady pace rather than a winding backroad experience. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on US 90, where you will cover 57.3 miles of consistent driving. The route balances these fast-moving highway segments with transitions through local infrastructure, keeping the drive functional and steady. Expect a practical, no-frills experience that leans on major road arteries to move you efficiently between these two Louisiana hubs.

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

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway. 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 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 111 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 13 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

5.2 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

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

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Hammond, LA to Morgan City, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Houma along the way.

Houma

41.1 mi in | ~48m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 90	57.3 mi	1h 5m
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway	26.2 mi	28m
I 310	10.9 mi	12m
I 10	9.5 mi	11m
Veterans Avenue	2.9 mi	4m
US 51 Business	1.3 mi	2m
North Oak Street	0.5 mi	<1m
LA 182	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: US 90 — 57.3 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hammond, LA and Morgan City, 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

51 mi · 56 min · US 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Continue on LA 70

421 ft · 7 sec · LA 70

Turn right onto LA 182

0.4 mi · 45 sec · LA 182

Arrive at destination

LA 182

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. With no mandatory stops required to break up the 2-hour duration, you can easily complete the trip in one go if you prefer. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the longer stretches of US 90, as these sections offer fewer immediate options compared to the more populated areas near Hammond. If you are prone to fatigue, consider using the transition onto I-310 as a natural mental checkpoint to assess your energy levels. Taking advantage of the shorter duration allows you to arrive in Morgan City with plenty of time left to settle in for the day.

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 55.5 miles from Hammond, LA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.3 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.5 miles or 1h 6m 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morgan City, 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 111 miles and 2h 9m.

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 US 90 for about 57.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55.5 mi from Hammond, LA · 1h 6m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laplace, LA

56 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

Houma, LA

Fuel and coffee

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

Laplace, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.5 miles from Hammond, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Morgan City, LA

The final approach into Morgan City, 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 Morgan City, 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

$16.97 one way

$33.94 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$18.61	$37.22
premium	$4.61	$20.15	$40.29
diesel	$5.64	$24.66	$49.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.3	$11.65	$5.33
Efficient EV	27.8	$9.71	$4.44
EV Truck/SUV	44.4	$15.54	$7.10

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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

Morgan City, LA

Afternoon in Morgan City on Sunday

Local time

3:58 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

2h 9m 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 Morgan City, LA covers 111 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 90, Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway, I 310. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 55.5 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 $16.97 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.