How far is Boonville, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Boonville, IN to Hammond, IN is about 274.5 miles (441.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.5 miles (393.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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
274.43 mi
05h 01m
Flight
244.48 mi
393.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.48 mi
Kilometers
393.45 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.43 mi
Kilometers
441.66 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Sat, May 30, 11:08 AM CDT
Return by in Boonville
Sat, May 30, 4:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boonville
2026-05-30T06:07
Arrive Hammond
Sat, May 30, 11:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boonville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fairview Park
IN

Human settlement in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States of America

From Boonville
136.6 mi
02h 30m
To Hammond
137.9 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph ENE
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 Boonville and Hammond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Road 61

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Road 61

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 61

    52 m · 4 sec · State Road 61

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto State Road 61

    7.3 mi · 11 min · State Road 61

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    135 m · 13 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward SR 61: Boonville, Lynnville

    1569 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

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

    2541 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    39 mi · 46 min

  10. 10

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

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Chicago

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Indianapolis Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 14 min · Indianapolis Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boonville 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
144 mi · 52%
US 41 North
97.2 mi · 35%
SR 61
13.9 mi · 5%
State Road 61
9.5 mi · 3%
Indianapolis Boulevard
6.41 mi · 2%
173rd Street
1 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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
244.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairview Park
02h 30m from Boonville
Leave By
6:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Boonville 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 Boonville to Hammond?

The road trip is about 274.5 miles (441.7 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Fairview Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.6 miles from Boonville and 137.9 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 244.5 miles (393.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 6:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.50 one way or $73.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairview Park

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

52 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

85 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boonville and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 244.48 mi (393.45 km).

Boonville

#1 Boonville

County seat in Warrick County, Indiana, USA

Population6,409
Coordinates38.0492100, -87.2741700
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: South 3rd Street (-87.274336, 38.049213)
End: Columbia Avenue (-87.500185, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.68 gal
36.66 L · about $36.50
Round trip
$73.01
19.36 gal · 73.32 L
Estimated CO2
86 kg one way
Round trip: 172.1 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.50 $73.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.17 $82.34
Premium $4.65 $45.05 $90.10
Diesel $5.30 $51.34 $102.69

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

There is no time difference between Boonville and Hammond. The current time is 06:07:15.

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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.