How far is Chandler, IN from Hammond, IN?
The driving distance from Chandler, IN to Hammond, IN is about 270.7 miles (435.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.8 miles (394 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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 04h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chandler and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler and Hammond.
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Start on the route
7 m · 9 sec
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Turn sharp left onto South State Street
134 m · 28 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
4.7 mi · 7 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto Lynch Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lynch Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2316 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
1371 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 4 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 Chandler and Hammond.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Chicago
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.
Sunny leaving Chandler 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 Chandler to Hammond?
The road trip is about 270.7 miles (435.6 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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 135.3 miles from Chandler and 135.3 miles from Hammond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.8 miles (394 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.01 one way or $72.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chandler and Mostly 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 Chandler and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 244.81 mi (393.98 km).
#1 Chandler
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 3,288 |
| Coordinates | 38.0417100, -87.3680600 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| 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: 436 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $36.01 | $72.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.62 | $81.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.45 | $88.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.65 | $101.31 |
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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