How far is Brownstown, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Brownstown, IN to Hammond, IN is about 230 miles (370.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.1 miles (325.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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
229.98 mi
04h 30m
Flight
202.06 mi
325.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.06 mi
Kilometers
325.18 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.98 mi
Kilometers
370.11 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Sat, Apr 11, 1:10 PM CDT
Return by in Brownstown
Sat, Apr 11, 6:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownstown
2026-04-11T09:40
Arrive Hammond
Sat, Apr 11, 2:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
7:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownstown
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 Brownstown
115 mi
02h 15m
To Hammond
115 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph ENE
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 Brownstown and Hammond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Tipton Street

    9.6 mi · 14 min · West Tipton Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Broadway Street

    2053 ft · 1 min · South Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 5th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Ewing Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · North Ewing Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    79 m · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    85 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

    130 m · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto I 65 North: Indianapolis

    796 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    56.3 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    29.8 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  15. 15

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  17. 17

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownstown 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 51%
I 65 North
86.3 mi · 38%
West Tipton Street
9.59 mi · 4%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 3%
North Ewing Street
4.5 mi · 2%
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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
202.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colfax
02h 15m from Brownstown
Leave By
7:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brownstown 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 Brownstown to Hammond?

The road trip is about 230 miles (370.1 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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 115 miles from Brownstown and 115 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 202.1 miles (325.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 7:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.62 one way or $61.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brownstown and Mostly Sunny 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 8.3 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 11.8 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 Brownstown and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 202.06 mi (325.18 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Brownstown

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,952
Coordinates38.8789400, -86.0419200
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Brownstown (-86.04192, 38.87894)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.12 gal
30.72 L · about $30.62
Round trip
$61.24
16.24 gal · 61.44 L
Estimated CO2
72.2 kg one way
Round trip: 144.3 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.62 $61.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.53 $69.07
Premium $4.65 $37.79 $75.58
Diesel $5.30 $43.07 $86.14

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 Brownstown, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Brownstown is 09:40:11, although it is 08:40:11 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.