How far is Crothersville, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Crothersville, IN to Hammond, IN is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.3 miles (340 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.65 mi
04h 26m
Flight
211.25 mi
339.97 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Crothersville.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.25 mi
Kilometers
339.97 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.65 mi
Kilometers
374.42 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Sat, Apr 11, 2:19 PM CDT
Return by in Crothersville
Sat, Apr 11, 7:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crothersville
2026-04-11T10:53
Arrive Hammond
Sat, Apr 11, 3:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
8:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crothersville
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 Crothersville
116.4 mi
02h 13m
To Hammond
116.3 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 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 Crothersville and Hammond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Armstrong Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Armstrong Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2635 ft · 56 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    70.4 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    29.8 mi · 36 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  9. 9

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  11. 11

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crothersville 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 50%
North Armstrong Street
104 mi · 45%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 3%
I 80 West
1.41 mi · 1%
173rd Street
1 mi
SR 152 North
0.43 mi
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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
211.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colfax
02h 13m from Crothersville
Leave By
8:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Crothersville 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 Crothersville to Hammond?

The road trip is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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 116.4 miles from Crothersville and 116.3 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 211.3 miles (340 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 8:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.15 one way or $70.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Crothersville 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 Crothersville 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 9.5 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 11.9 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 Crothersville and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 211.25 mi (339.97 km).

Crothersville

#1 Crothersville

City in Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,529
Coordinates38.8006100, -85.8416400
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Crothersville (-85.84164, 38.80061)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.32 gal
35.27 L · about $35.15
Round trip
$70.29
18.64 gal · 70.54 L
Estimated CO2
82.8 kg one way
Round trip: 165.7 kg / 365 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.15 $70.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.64 $79.28
Premium $4.65 $43.38 $86.75
Diesel $5.30 $49.43 $98.87

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 Crothersville, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Crothersville is 10:53:17, although it is 09:53:17 in Hammond.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.