Origin
Saint Martinville, LA
Morning in Saint Martinville on Monday
Local time
6:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Martinville, LA to Hammond, LA
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
103.2 mi
166 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
★
6 AM
2h 9m
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.
Saint Martinville, LA
TBD Traveller
Hammond, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Martinville, LA to Hammond, LA covers 103.2 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, West Florida Republic Parkway, Nursery Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.2 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.78 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51.6 miles from Saint Martinville, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 9m highway drive covering 103.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and West Florida Republic Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.2 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 44.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and West Florida Republic Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 14 miles in near LA 349 / Nina Highway.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 9m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14 miles (LA 349 / Nina Highway): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (LA 352 / Henderson Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
14 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
LA 349 / Nina Highway
At end of road, turn right onto LA 349 / Nina Highway
Navigation decision point
5
15.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
LA 352 / Henderson Highway
At end of road, turn left onto LA 352 / Henderson Highway
Navigation decision point
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
61 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward I 12 East: Hammond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 159
Toward I 12 East: Hammond
6
101 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
Take the exit toward US 51 Business: Hammond, Ponchatoula
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 40
Toward US 51 Business: Hammond, Ponchatoula
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 44.2 mi | 51m |
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 39.2 mi | 42m |
| Nursery Highway | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Main Highway | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Nina Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Southwest Railroad Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Rue Principale Nord | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Henderson Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 44.2 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Martinville, LA and Hammond, LA.
1
Start on West Bridge Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Bridge Street
2
Turn left onto LA 31
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Rue Principale Nord
3
Continue on LA 31
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Highway
4
Continue on LA 31
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Martin Street
5
Turn right onto LA 31
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto LA 347
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Bridge Street Highway
7
Turn right onto LA 3039
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Nursery Highway
8
Continue on LA 3039
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nursery Highway
9
At end of road, turn right onto LA 3039
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Nursery Highway
10
At end of road, turn right onto LA 349
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Nina Highway
11
At end of road, turn left onto LA 352
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Henderson Highway
12
Enter roundabout
68 ft
·
1 sec
13
Continue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
14
Merge onto I 10
44 mi
·
51 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 159
Toward I 12 East: Hammond
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on I 12
39 mi
·
42 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 40
Toward US 51 Business: Hammond, Ponchatoula
18
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business
283 ft
·
4 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
19
Continue on US 51 Business
393 ft
·
7 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
20
Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business
142 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southwest Railroad Avenue
21
Continue on US 51 Business
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Railroad Avenue
22
Turn left onto West Charles Street
406 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Charles Street
23
Arrive at destination
West Charles Street
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.6 miles from Saint Martinville, LA, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.2 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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.6 miles or 1h 9m 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 Hammond, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Saint Martinville, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Saint Martinville, LA
This is one driving day of about 103.2 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Saint Martinville, 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 I 10 for about 44.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.6 mi from Saint Martinville, LA · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.6 miles from Saint Martinville, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hammond, LA
The final approach into Hammond, 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 Hammond, 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
$15.78 one way
$31.55 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $17.30 | $34.61 |
| premium | $4.61 | $18.73 | $37.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.93 | $45.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31 | 0 | $10.84 | $4.95 |
| Efficient EV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.03 | $4.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.3 | 0 | $14.45 | $6.60 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Hammond, LA
Morning in Hammond on Monday
Local time
6:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°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
19 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 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 Saint Martinville, LA to Hammond, LA covers 103.2 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 I 10, West Florida Republic Parkway, Nursery Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.6 miles from Saint Martinville, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.78 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 is a straightforward 2h 9m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 14 miles (LA 349 / Nina Highway): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (LA 352 / Henderson Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Saint Martinville, LA to Hammond, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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