Origin
Kinder, LA
Morning in Kinder on Saturday
Local time
10:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kinder, LA to Hampton, LA
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
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kinder, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
Hampton, LA
Gabriele Romano
Trip Overview
Kinder, LA to Hampton, LA is 22.6 miles and takes about 35 minutes via Highway 26, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Louisiana's Southeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick relocation or a brief segment of a larger journey. You'll encounter a mix of road types, making it a simple, practical drive without requiring extensive planning.
Who Is This Route For?
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.
Drive Character
This is a mixed drive, with 46% of the journey on highways. You'll spend the first part of your trip on 3rd Avenue in Kinder before transitioning to Highway 26, which forms the bulk of the route. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.8 miles on 3rd Avenue. Expect a blend of quicker highway sections and potentially slower local road segments as you approach Hampton, following State Route 104 for the final leg. The drive progresses smoothly, primarily utilizing well-maintained state and federal routes.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
3rd Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 10.8 miles in near LA 26 / Highway 26.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kinder, LA to Hampton, 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 10.8 miles (LA 26 / Highway 26): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles (LA 104 / State Route 104): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles (Cottongin Castor Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
10.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
LA 26 / Highway 26
Turn left onto LA 26 / Highway 26
Navigation decision point
3
18.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
LA 104 / State Route 104
Turn right onto LA 104 / State Route 104
Navigation decision point
4
21.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Cottongin Castor Road
Turn left onto Cottongin Castor Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Avenue | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| Highway 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 |
Longest stretch:
3rd Avenue
— 10.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kinder, LA and Hampton, LA.
1
Start on US 190
11 mi
·
12 min
·
3rd Avenue
2
Turn left onto LA 26
7.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Highway 26
3
Turn right onto LA 104
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 104
4
Continue on LA 104
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Leroy Duplechain Road
5
Continue on LA 104
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 104
6
Turn left onto Cottongin Castor Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Cottongin Castor Road
7
Arrive at destination
Cottongin Castor Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.83 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hampton, LA
Morning in Hampton on Saturday
Local time
10:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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 Kinder, LA to Hampton, LA covers 22.6 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 3rd Avenue, Highway 26, State Route 104. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from Kinder, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.41 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.
The drive from Kinder, LA to Hampton, LA is easy. At 35m with 46% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.8 miles (LA 26 / Highway 26): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles (LA 104 / State Route 104): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles (Cottongin Castor Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Kinder, LA to Hampton, 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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