How far is Bicknell, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Bicknell, IN to Hammond, IN is about 205.5 miles (330.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.46 mi
04h 48m
Flight
194.36 mi
312.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.36 mi
Kilometers
312.79 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.46 mi
Kilometers
330.66 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Sat, Apr 11, 6:41 AM CDT
Return by in Bicknell
Sat, Apr 11, 12:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bicknell
2026-04-11T02:53
Arrive Hammond
Sat, Apr 11, 7:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 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
7:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bicknell
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
Covington
IN

City in Fountain County, Indiana, United States

From Bicknell
102.8 mi
02h 24m
To Hammond
102.7 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    13 m · 4 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1138 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    1346 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    37.7 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Chicago

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Indianapolis Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 14 min · Indianapolis Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
144 mi · 70%
North Main Street
6.56 mi · 3%
Indianapolis Boulevard
6.41 mi · 3%
173rd Street
1 mi
Columbia Avenue
0.16 mi
East 3rd Street
0.01 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
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
194.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Covington
02h 24m from Bicknell
Leave By
7:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bicknell 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 Bicknell to Hammond?

The road trip is about 205.5 miles (330.7 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Covington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from Bicknell and 102.7 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 7:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.34 one way or $54.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bicknell 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 Bicknell and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Covington

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

21 mi away
379 Lynch Road
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

42 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

44 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

53 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bicknell and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 194.36 mi (312.79 km).

Bicknell

#1 Bicknell

City in Knox County, Indiana, United State

Population2,832
Coordinates38.7742100, -87.3077900
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Bicknell (-87.30779, 38.77421)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.25 gal
27.44 L · about $27.34
Round trip
$54.68
14.5 gal · 54.88 L
Estimated CO2
64.4 kg one way
Round trip: 128.9 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.34 $54.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.83 $61.67
Premium $4.65 $33.74 $67.48
Diesel $5.30 $38.45 $76.91

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 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bicknell, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Bicknell is 02:53:13, although it is 01:53:13 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.