Birmingham, Alabama to Hammond, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

299 miles 481.2 km · straight line
373.8 miles estimated 601.5 km · driving distance
7h 31min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
227° SW bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Hammond, Louisiana?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Hammond, Louisiana is 299 miles (481.2 km) as the crow flies. Hammond, Louisiana is located SW of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 373.8 miles, taking about 7h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Hammond, Louisiana in Louisiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Birmingham, Alabama and Hammond, Louisiana. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Birmingham, Alabama to Hammond, Louisiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 31min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 1min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Hammond, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Hammond, Louisiana
30.50°N, 90.46°W
America/Chicago
13m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients