How far is Crawfordsville, IN from Hammond, IN?
The driving distance from Crawfordsville, IN to Hammond, IN is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crawfordsville and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crawfordsville and Hammond.
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Start on Eastwood Drive
121 m · 23 sec · Eastwood Drive
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Turn left onto North Englewood Drive
127 m · 26 sec · North Englewood Drive
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Turn right onto East Main Street
3221 ft · 58 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Oak Street
127 m · 12 sec · North Oak Street
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Turn left onto East Market Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Market Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
10.5 mi · 16 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on Holden Street
137 m · 8 sec · Holden Street
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Turn slight left onto North Main Street
104 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Base Line Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Base Line Road
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Continue on Base Line Rd
4 mi · 6 min · Base Line Rd
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Continue on Base Line Road
9.6 mi · 14 min · Base Line Road
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Turn right onto South River Road
1 mi · 2 min · South River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South River Road
57 m · 8 sec · South River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South River Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · South River Road
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Continue on N River Road
2146 ft · 43 sec · N River Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
80.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard
1208 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard
1061 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard
1457 ft · 34 sec · 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 Crawfordsville and Hammond.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
N River Road
Merge slight left
80.4 mi · 01h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Crawfordsville 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 Crawfordsville to Hammond?
The road trip is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Crawfordsville and 64.5 miles from Hammond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Crawfordsville 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 Crawfordsville and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.
Stop Ideas Near Remington
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 Remington.
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Gilman
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crawfordsville and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 111.47 mi (179.39 km).
#1 Crawfordsville
City in Montgomery County, Indiana
| Population | 16,151 |
| Coordinates | 40.0411500, -86.8744500 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $16.97 | $33.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.14 | $38.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.94 | $41.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.87 | $47.74 |
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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