Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampton, LA
Gabriele Romano
Kinder, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
The drive from Hampton, LA to Kinder, LA covers 22.6 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, LA 26, State Route 104 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
The drive from Hampton, LA to Kinder, LA covers 22.6 miles and takes about 35m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near LA 104 / State Route 104.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hampton, LA to Kinder, LA is easy. At 35m with 46% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (LA 104 / State Route 104): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (LA 26): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (US 190 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto LA 104 / State Route 104
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto LA 26
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 190 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| LA 26 | 7.5 mi | 13m |
| State Route 104 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Cottongin Castor Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| Leroy Duplechain Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, LA and Kinder, LA.
Start on Cottongin Castor Road
Turn right onto LA 104
Continue on LA 104
Turn straight onto LA 104
At end of road, turn left onto LA 26
Turn right onto US 190
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.83 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.06 | $8.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Hampton on Saturday
Local time
6:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Kinder on Saturday
Local time
6:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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