Origin
Oakdale, LA
Afternoon in Oakdale on Saturday
Local time
3:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakdale, LA to Hammond, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
151.3 mi
243 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 35m
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6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakdale, LA
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Hammond, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oakdale, LA to Hammond, LA covers 151.3 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 6th Avenue, South 13th Street, East 5th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.6 miles from Oakdale, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 6th Avenue | — | — |
| South 13th Street | — | — |
| East 5th Avenue | — | — |
| State Route 10 | — | — |
| Oakdale Road | — | — |
| Oakdale Highway | — | — |
| Vidrine Road | — | — |
| Chemin Vidrine | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East 6th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakdale, LA and Hammond, LA.
1
Start on East 6th Avenue
135 ft
·
11 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
2
Continue on East 6th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto South 13th Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 13th Street
4
Continue on East 5th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East 5th Avenue
5
Turn left onto State Route 10
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 10
6
Continue on Oakdale Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Oakdale Road
7
Continue on Oakdale Highway
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Oakdale Highway
8
Turn straight onto Oakdale Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Oakdale Road
9
Continue on Oakdale Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakdale Highway
10
Continue on State Route 10
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
State Route 10
11
Continue on Oakdale Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Oakdale Road
12
Continue on Vidrine Road
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Vidrine Road
13
Continue on Chemin Vidrine
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Chemin Vidrine
14
Continue on West Main Street
18 mi
·
27 min
·
West Main Street
15
Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
16
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
18
Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge
361 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 190 East: Baton Rouge
19
Merge slight right
49 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
20
Keep slight right
3.6 mi
·
5 min
21
Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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I 10 East: Baton Rouge
22
Merge slight left
7.6 mi
·
9 min
23
Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 12 East: Hammond
24
Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
39 mi
·
42 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 51 Business: Hammond, Ponchatoula
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 51 Business: Hammond, Ponchatoula
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Avenue
282 ft
·
5 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
27
Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue
394 ft
·
7 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Railroad Avenue
141 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southwest Railroad Avenue
29
Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Railroad Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Railroad Avenue
30
Turn left onto West Charles Street
407 ft
·
20 sec
·
West Charles Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.6 miles from Oakdale, LA, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
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 33 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.6 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hammond, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oakdale, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Oakdale, LA
This is one driving day of about 151.3 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Oakdale, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 75.6 miles from Oakdale, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.85 one way
$45.70 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $25.08 | $50.17 |
| premium | $4.56 | $27.16 | $54.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.41 | $66.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.89 | $7.26 |
| Efficient EV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.24 | $6.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.5 | 0 | $21.18 | $9.68 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Hammond, LA
Afternoon in Hammond on Saturday
Local time
3:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°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
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
2h 45m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
151.3 mi in 2h 45m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East 6th Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oakdale, LA to Hammond, LA is easy. At 2h 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oakdale, LA to Hammond, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 151.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oakdale, LA to Hammond, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hammond, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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