How far is Batesville, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Batesville, IN to Hammond, IN is about 226.2 miles (364 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.1 miles (318.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
226.16 mi
03h 43m
Flight
198.06 mi
318.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.06 mi
Kilometers
318.75 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.16 mi
Kilometers
363.97 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Sat, May 30, 7:27 AM CDT
Return by in Batesville
Sat, May 30, 12:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Batesville
2026-05-30T04:43
Arrive Hammond
Sat, May 30, 8:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:44 AM to 10:44 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
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Batesville
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
Clarks Hill
IN

City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America

From Batesville
110.5 mi
01h 51m
To Hammond
115.7 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Indianapolis

    1181 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    54.9 mi · 59 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Southeastern Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · Southeastern Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Cruse Street

    129 m · 14 sec · Cruse Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    111 m · 16 sec · East Market Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dickson Street

    526 ft · 20 sec · Dickson Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Ohio Street

    39 m · 6 sec · East Ohio Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Dickson Street

    542 ft · 22 sec · Dickson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    647 ft · 26 sec · East New York Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    1019 ft · 27 sec · North Pine Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    38 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 North: Chicago

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 36 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  22. 22

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  24. 24

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  25. 25

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Batesville 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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 52%
I 74 West
55.1 mi · 24%
I 65 North
29.8 mi · 13%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 4%
Southeastern Avenue
6.27 mi · 3%
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 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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
198.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarks Hill
01h 51m from Batesville
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Batesville and Partly Sunny near Hammond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226.2 miles (364 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Clarks Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.5 miles from Batesville and 115.7 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 198.1 miles (318.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.09 one way or $60.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Batesville and Partly Sunny near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Clarks Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clarks Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clarks Hill.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

24 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

24 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Crawfordsville

27 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

72 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Batesville and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 198.06 mi (318.75 km).

Batesville

#1 Batesville

City in Indiana, United States

Population6,749
Coordinates39.3000500, -85.2221800
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.222145, 39.300094)
End: Columbia Avenue (-87.500185, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.98 gal
30.21 L · about $30.09
Round trip
$60.19
15.96 gal · 60.42 L
Estimated CO2
70.9 kg one way
Round trip: 141.8 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.09 $60.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.94 $67.88
Premium $4.65 $37.14 $74.28
Diesel $5.30 $42.33 $84.65

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Batesville, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Batesville is 04:43:42, although it is 03:43:42 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.