How far is Brookston, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Brookston, IN to Hammond, IN is about 88 miles (141.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.04 mi
01h 46m
Flight
75.34 mi
121.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.34 mi
Kilometers
121.24 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.04 mi
Kilometers
141.69 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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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 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 9:43 AM CDT
Return by in Brookston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookston
2026-04-23T08:56
Arrive Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 10:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookston
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Roselawn
IN

City in Indiana, United States of America

From Brookston
44.1 mi
00h 53m
To Hammond
44 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Railroad Street

    13 m · 4 sec · South Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    110 m · 9 sec · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Prairie Street

    947 ft · 24 sec · South Prairie Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Fowler Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · West Fowler Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  7. 7

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  9. 9

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookston 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Fowler Road
76.5 mi · 87%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 9%
I 80 West
1.41 mi · 2%
173rd Street
1 mi · 1%
SR 152 North
0.43 mi
Indianapolis Boulevard
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

West Fowler Road

Merge slight left

70.5 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
75.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roselawn
00h 53m from Brookston
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brookston 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 Brookston to Hammond?

The road trip is about 88 miles (141.7 km) and usually takes 01h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Roselawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Brookston and 44 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.73 one way or $23.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brookston and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Roselawn

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

26 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Dyer station

43 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Kankakee

46 mi away
199 South East Ave.
BUS

Gary, IN

51 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookston and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 75.34 mi (121.24 km).

Brookston

#1 Brookston

City in St.

Population1,541
Coordinates40.6028100, -86.8672300
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookston (-86.86723, 40.60281)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.76 L · about $11.73
Round trip
$23.46
6.22 gal · 23.52 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.73 $23.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.23 $26.45
Premium $4.65 $14.47 $28.95
Diesel $5.30 $16.50 $32.99

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brookston, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Brookston is 08:56:45, although it is 07:56:45 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.