How far is Covington, IN from Hammond, IN?
The driving distance from Covington, IN to Hammond, IN is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Hammond.
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Start on the route
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto 6th Street
65 m · 12 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Pearl Street
1213 ft · 53 sec · Pearl Street
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1687 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
16.1 mi · 20 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 Covington and Hammond.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Pearl Street
Continue straight
80.6 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Covington 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 Covington to Hammond?
The road trip is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Kentland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Covington and 53.6 miles from Hammond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.29 one way or $28.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Covington and Hammond, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Covington and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.
Stop Ideas Near Kentland
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 Kentland.
Rensselaer
Gilman
Kankakee
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 99.76 mi (160.55 km).
#1 Covington
City in Fountain County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,540 |
| Coordinates | 40.1417000, -87.3947400 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| 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: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.12 | $32.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
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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