How far is Avon, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Avon, IN to Hammond, IN is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
159.63 mi
02h 44m
Flight
138.37 mi
222.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.37 mi
Kilometers
222.69 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.63 mi
Kilometers
256.9 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM CDT
Return by in Avon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon
2026-04-22T22:56
Arrive Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avon
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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From Avon
76.2 mi
01h 22m
To Hammond
83.4 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph WSW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rockville Road

    947 ft · 45 sec · Rockville Road

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto Rockville Road

    993 ft · 26 sec · Rockville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Avon Avenue

    3 mi · 6 min · Avon Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Avenue

    32 m · 3 sec · Avon Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Avon Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Green Street

    35 m · 6 sec · South Green Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South Green Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · South Green Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Road 267

    8.2 mi · 14 min · State Road 267

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    2239 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  14. 14

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  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 Avon 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 73%
State Road 267
16.4 mi · 10%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 5%
Avon Avenue
4.06 mi · 3%
South Green Street
3.14 mi · 2%
I 80 West
1.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 07m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
138.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 22m from Avon
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Avon 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 Avon to Hammond?

The road trip is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Avon and 83.4 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.23 one way or $42.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Avon 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 Avon and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 138.37 mi (222.69 km).

Avon

#1 Avon

Town in Indiana

Population19,361
Coordinates39.7628200, -86.3997200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: US 36 (-86.399721, 39.762851)
End: Columbia Avenue (-87.500185, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.32 L · about $21.23
Round trip
$42.46
11.26 gal · 42.64 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.23 $42.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.94 $47.89
Premium $4.65 $26.20 $52.40
Diesel $5.30 $29.86 $59.72

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 Avon, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Avon is 22:56:19, although it is 21:56:19 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.