How far is Fairview Park, IN from Hammond, IN?
The driving distance from Fairview Park, IN to Hammond, IN is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat in Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview Park and Hammond.
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Start on the route
2162 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
50 mi · 1 hr 3 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 Fairview Park 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.
Longest stretch
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80.6 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
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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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairview Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hammond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairview Park to Hammond?
The road trip is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Fowler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Fairview Park and 69.2 miles from Hammond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.44 one way or $36.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fairview Park and Hammond, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairview Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hammond.
Stop Ideas Near Fowler
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 Fowler.
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Gilman
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairview Park and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 131.56 mi (211.73 km).
#1 Fairview Park
Human settlement in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,298 |
| Coordinates | 39.6803100, -87.4175200 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $18.44 | $36.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.80 | $41.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.76 | $45.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.94 | $51.87 |
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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