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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on South 3rd Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South 3rd Street
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Continue on State Road 61
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Road 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 61
52 m · 4 sec · State Road 61
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Exit the roundabout onto State Road 61
7.3 mi · 11 min · State Road 61
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Continue on South Main Street
135 m · 13 sec · South Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward SR 61: Boonville, Lynnville
1569 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Terre Haute
2541 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
39 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
57.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Turn straight onto Chicago
63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Continue straight
80.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Continue on Indianapolis Boulevard
6.4 mi · 14 min · Indianapolis Boulevard
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Turn left onto 173rd Street
1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street
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Turn right onto Columbia Avenue
830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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Continue straight
80.6 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairview Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boonville and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 244.48 mi (393.45 km).
#1 Boonville
County seat in Warrick County, Indiana, USA
| Population | 6,409 |
| Coordinates | 38.0492100, -87.2741700 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hammond
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 75,342 |
| Coordinates | 41.5833700, -87.5000400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbia Avenue (-87.500185, 41.58337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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