Origin
Hammond, LA
Morning in Hammond on Saturday
Local time
8:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hammond, LA to Zachary, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
55.5 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hammond, LA
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Zachary, LA
Siarhei Nester
Trip Overview
The drive from Hammond, LA to Zachary, LA covers 55.5 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Florida Republic Parkway, Joor Road, Sullivan Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.5 miles on West Florida Republic Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 55.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 10m highway drive covering 55.5 miles, with most of the trip on West Florida Republic Parkway and Joor Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.5 miles on West Florida Republic Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Florida Republic Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 32.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Florida Republic Parkway and Joor Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Oak Street.
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 55.5 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (North Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Oak Street
Turn right onto North Oak Street
Navigation decision point
5
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 straight / slight right lanes.
7
34.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward O'Neal Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7
Toward O'Neal Lane
8
34.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward O'Neal Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward O'Neal Lane
5
48.6 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
LA 64 / Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road
At end of road, turn left onto LA 64 / Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 32.5 mi | 34m |
| Joor Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Sullivan Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Central Throughway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Zachary Deerford Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| US 51 Business | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| O'Neal Lane | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Florida Republic Parkway
— 32.5 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond, LA and Zachary, LA.
1
Start on West Charles Street
94 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Charles Street
2
Turn right onto North Oak Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Oak Street
3
Continue on US 51 Business
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 51 Business
4
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 12 West: Baton Rouge
5
Merge onto I 12
33 mi
·
34 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 7
Toward O'Neal Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
275 ft
·
6 sec
Toward O'Neal Lane
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto O'Neal Lane
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
O'Neal Lane
9
Continue on O Neal Lane
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
O Neal Lane
10
Continue on Central Throughway
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Central Throughway
11
Continue on Central Thruway
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Central Thruway
12
Continue on Central Throughway
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Central Throughway
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Sullivan Road
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Sullivan Road
14
Enter roundabout onto Sullivan Road
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
Sullivan Road
15
Continue on Sullivan Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sullivan Road
16
At end of road, turn right onto Joor Road
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Joor Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto LA 64
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Greenwell Spg Pt Hudson Road
18
Continue on LA 64
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Zachary Deerford Road
19
Turn straight onto Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.8 mi from Hammond, LA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Hammond, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Zachary, LA
The final approach into Zachary, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.38 one way
$16.76 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.25 | $24.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Zachary, LA
Morning in Zachary on Saturday
Local time
8:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Central, LA
28 mi in
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
24 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 10m 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 Zachary, LA covers 55.5 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Florida Republic Parkway, Joor Road, Sullivan Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.8 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 $8.38 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hammond, LA to Zachary, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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