How far is Bloomfield, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomfield, IN to Hammond, IN is about 235 miles (378.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m 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
235.03 mi
04h 33m
Flight
179.1 mi
288.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.1 mi
Kilometers
288.23 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.03 mi
Kilometers
378.24 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Wed, Apr 15, 9:23 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomfield
Wed, Apr 15, 2:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomfield
2026-04-15T05:50
Arrive Hammond
Wed, Apr 15, 10:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 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
7:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomfield
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
Colfax
IN

Town in Perry Township, Clinton County, Indiana, United States

From Bloomfield
117.5 mi
02h 16m
To Hammond
117.5 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SSW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Street

    25 m · 10 sec · North Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    11.9 mi · 18 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    143 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    51 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  17. 17

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  19. 19

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomfield 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 50%
East Main Street
70.2 mi · 30%
I 65 North
19 mi · 8%
I 465 West
14.6 mi · 6%
Borman Expressway
7.97 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
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.9 mi
179.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colfax
02h 16m from Bloomfield
Leave By
7:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bloomfield and 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 Bloomfield to Hammond?

The road trip is about 235 miles (378.2 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.5 miles from Bloomfield and 117.5 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 7:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.26 one way or $62.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bloomfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Colfax

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 Colfax and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 10.5 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Darlington Municipal Utilities

Darlington , IN
222 W Main St, Darlington, IN 47940
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colfax.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

24 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

26 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

32 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

65 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 179.1 mi (288.23 km).

Bloomfield

#1 Bloomfield

Town in Richland Township, Greene County, Indiana, USA

Population2,394
Coordinates39.0269900, -86.9375100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomfield (-86.93751, 39.02699)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.29 gal
31.39 L · about $31.26
Round trip
$62.52
16.58 gal · 62.78 L
Estimated CO2
73.7 kg one way
Round trip: 147.3 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.26 $62.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.26 $70.51
Premium $4.65 $38.58 $77.16
Diesel $5.30 $43.97 $87.94

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bloomfield, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Bloomfield is 05:50:03, although it is 04:50:03 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.