How far is Arcadia, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Arcadia, IN to Hammond, IN is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
153.85 mi
03h 12m
Flight
124.18 mi
199.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.18 mi
Kilometers
199.85 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.85 mi
Kilometers
247.59 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM CDT
Return by in Arcadia
Thu, Apr 23, 11:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arcadia
2026-04-23T04:54
Arrive Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:12 AM to 10:12 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arcadia
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From Arcadia
76.9 mi
01h 36m
To Hammond
76.9 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arcadia and Hammond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arcadia and Hammond.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2407 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cicero Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cicero Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Cicero Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Cicero Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Cicero Avenue

    2463 ft · 38 sec · Cicero Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South 150 West

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South 150 West

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

    2925 ft · 51 sec · West Jefferson Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Old State Road 28

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Old State Road 28

  9. 9

    Continue on West 200 South

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West 200 South

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South

    28 m · 2 sec · West 200 South

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South

    693 ft · 13 sec · West 200 South

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South

    42 m · 2 sec · West 200 South

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South

    734 ft · 14 sec · West 200 South

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South

    49 m · 3 sec · West 200 South

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South

    6.1 mi · 9 min · West 200 South

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 100 South

    7.8 mi · 12 min · County Road 100 South

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2657 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East County Road 50 South

    2 mi · 3 min · East County Road 50 South

  19. 19

    Continue on East Wabash Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · East Wabash Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto South Hoke Avenue

    55 m · 8 sec · South Hoke Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Walnut Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Walnut Avenue

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Walnut Avenue

  24. 24

    Take the ramp right

    1503 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    100.6 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arcadia and Hammond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walnut Avenue
108 mi · 70%
West 200 South
9.87 mi · 6%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 5%
County Road 100 South
7.79 mi · 5%
East Wabash Street
3.39 mi · 2%
South 150 West
2.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Walnut Avenue

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
124.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 36m from Arcadia
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arcadia and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arcadia to Hammond?

The road trip is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Arcadia and 76.9 miles from Hammond.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.48 one way or $40.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Arcadia and Hammond, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arcadia and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Round Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Round Grove.

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arcadia and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 124.18 mi (199.85 km).

Arcadia

#1 Arcadia

Human settlement in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,648
Coordinates40.1758700, -86.0216500
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Arcadia (-86.02165, 40.17587)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.55 L · about $20.48
Round trip
$40.95
10.86 gal · 41.1 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.48 $40.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.09 $46.19
Premium $4.65 $25.27 $50.54
Diesel $5.30 $28.80 $57.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Arcadia, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Arcadia is 04:54:32, although it is 03:54:32 in Hammond.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.