Charleston, South Carolina to Hammond, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

638.8 miles 1028 km · straight line
766.5 miles estimated 1233.6 km · driving distance
15h 25min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
259° WSW bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Hammond, Louisiana?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Hammond, Louisiana is 638.8 miles (1028 km) as the crow flies. Hammond, Louisiana is located WSW of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 766.5 miles, taking about 15h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Hammond, Louisiana in Louisiana.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Charleston, South Carolina 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 Charleston, South Carolina to Hammond, Louisiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 25min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 30min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~20h 3min $92–$268* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Hammond, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m 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 213 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients