How far is Cicero, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Cicero, IN to Hammond, IN is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.37 mi
02h 38m
Flight
127.29 mi
204.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.29 mi
Kilometers
204.86 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.37 mi
Kilometers
245.22 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Tue, May 5, 1:04 PM CDT
Return by in Cicero
Tue, May 5, 4:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-05-05T11:25
Arrive Hammond
Tue, May 5, 2:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cicero
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Wolcott
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Cicero
75.6 mi
01h 19m
To Hammond
76.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Brinton Street

    11 m · 4 sec · East Brinton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Peru Street

    3087 ft · 60 sec · South Peru Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Jackson Street

    1586 ft · 32 sec · West Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East 236th Street

    5.7 mi · 10 min · East 236th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East 236th Street

    667 ft · 13 sec · East 236th Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on 236th Street

    4 mi · 7 min · 236th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East 10th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East 10th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on IN-47

    14.5 mi · 26 min · IN-47

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    786 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Chicago

    1047 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    112.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  12. 12

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  14. 14

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cicero 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
113 mi · 74%
IN-47
14.7 mi · 10%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 5%
East 236th Street
5.85 mi · 4%
236th Street
3.96 mi · 3%
East 10th Street
2.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chicago

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 03m

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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
127.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wolcott
01h 19m from Cicero
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cicero and Rain Showers Likely near Hammond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cicero to Hammond?

The road trip is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Wolcott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Cicero and 76.7 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.29 one way or $40.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cicero and Rain Showers Likely near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Wolcott

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

23 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

39 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Kankakee

80 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 127.29 mi (204.86 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Indiana, United States

Population4,999
Coordinates40.1239300, -86.0133200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Brinton Street (-86.013321, 40.123843)
End: Columbia Avenue (-87.500185, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.35 L · about $20.29
Round trip
$40.58
10.76 gal · 40.7 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.29 $40.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.88 $45.76
Premium $4.65 $25.04 $50.08
Diesel $5.30 $28.54 $57.07

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 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cicero, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Cicero is 11:25:35, although it is 10:25:35 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.