How far is Argos, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Argos, IN to Hammond, IN is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.66 mi
01h 56m
Flight
70.76 mi
113.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.76 mi
Kilometers
113.87 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.66 mi
Kilometers
137.85 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Sat, May 2, 6:39 PM CDT
Return by in Argos
Sat, May 2, 9:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Argos
2026-05-02T17:43
Arrive Hammond
Sat, May 2, 7:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Argos
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Wanatah
IN

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

From Argos
42.8 mi
00h 58m
To Hammond
42.9 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kenilworth Road

    101 m · 7 sec · Kenilworth Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Indiana Avenue

    1843 ft · 41 sec · Indiana Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Valparaiso

    1453 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    40.3 mi · 52 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Indiana Toll Road

  13. 13

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

    3216 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East

    543 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 West
40.6 mi · 47%
I 94 West
13 mi · 15%
Indiana Toll Road
9.52 mi · 11%
SR 49 North
9.22 mi · 11%
173rd Street
1 mi · 1%
I 80 West
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 30 West

Merge slight left

40.3 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
70.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wanatah
00h 58m from Argos
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Argos and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Hammond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km) and usually takes 01h 56m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wanatah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Argos and 42.9 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Argos and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Wanatah

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wanatah, 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 Wanatah.

RAIL

Michigan City

32 mi away
100 Washington St.
BUS

Gary, IN

41 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

42 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

43 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Argos and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 70.76 mi (113.87 km).

Argos

#1 Argos

Town in Indiana

Population1,619
Coordinates41.2378000, -86.2146500
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Argos (-86.21465, 41.2378)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.44 L · about $11.39
Round trip
$22.78
6.04 gal · 22.88 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.39 $22.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.84 $25.69
Premium $4.65 $14.06 $28.11
Diesel $5.30 $16.02 $32.04

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 · May 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Argos, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Argos is 17:43:01, although it is 16:43:01 in Hammond.

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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.