How far is Armstrong, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Armstrong, IN to Hammond, IN is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.2 miles (386.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
260.27 mi
05h 43m
Flight
240.17 mi
386.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.17 mi
Kilometers
386.51 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.27 mi
Kilometers
418.86 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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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 05h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Sun, Apr 12, 3:49 PM CDT
Return by in Armstrong
Sun, Apr 12, 9:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Armstrong
2026-04-12T10:05
Arrive Hammond
Sun, Apr 12, 3:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Armstrong
9:00 PM CDT
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
Highland
IN

Unincorporated town in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States

From Armstrong
130.2 mi
02h 52m
To Hammond
130 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Armstrong Road

    6 m · 2 sec · Armstrong Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cynthiana Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Cynthiana Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Terre Haute

    1407 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    39.2 mi · 46 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Chicago

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Indianapolis Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 14 min · Indianapolis Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Armstrong 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
144 mi · 55%
US 41 North
97.2 mi · 37%
Cynthiana Road
11.7 mi · 4%
Indianapolis Boulevard
6.41 mi · 2%
173rd Street
1 mi
Columbia Avenue
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Chicago

Continue straight

80.6 mi · 01h 46m

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
05h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
240.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland
02h 52m from Armstrong
Leave By
5:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Armstrong and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hammond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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?

Highland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.2 miles from Armstrong and 130 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 240.2 miles (386.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.66 one way or $69.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Armstrong and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Highland

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

42 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Crawfordsville

51 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

52 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

80 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Armstrong and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 240.17 mi (386.51 km).

Armstrong

#1 Armstrong

Unincorporated community in Armstrong Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana

Population1,632
Coordinates38.1092100, -87.6472400
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Armstrong (-87.64724, 38.10921)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 419 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.19 gal
34.77 L · about $34.66
Round trip
$69.31
18.38 gal · 69.54 L
Estimated CO2
81.7 kg one way
Round trip: 163.3 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.66 $69.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.09 $78.17
Premium $4.65 $42.77 $85.54
Diesel $5.30 $48.74 $97.49

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Armstrong and Hammond. The current time is 10:05:02.

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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.