How far is Farmersburg, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Farmersburg, IN to Hammond, IN is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.06 mi
03h 53m
Flight
161.43 mi
259.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.43 mi
Kilometers
259.8 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.06 mi
Kilometers
272.07 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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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 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Sun, Apr 19, 3:50 PM CDT
Return by in Farmersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmersburg
2026-04-19T12:56
Arrive Hammond
Sun, Apr 19, 4:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 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
9:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmersburg
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
Pine Village
IN

Human settlement in Warren County, Indiana, United States of America

From Farmersburg
84.6 mi
01h 56m
To Hammond
84.4 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    45 m · 9 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Sawmill Road

    1915 ft · 1 min · West Sawmill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    17.3 mi · 29 min

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Chicago

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Indianapolis Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 14 min · Indianapolis Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmersburg and Hammond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
144 mi · 85%
Indianapolis Boulevard
6.41 mi · 4%
173rd Street
1 mi · 1%
West Sawmill Road
0.36 mi
Columbia Avenue
0.16 mi
3rd Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Chicago

Continue straight

80.6 mi · 01h 46m

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
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
161.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Village
01h 56m from Farmersburg
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Farmersburg 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 Farmersburg to Hammond?

The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Pine Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from Farmersburg and 84.4 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 9:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.51 one way or $45.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Farmersburg and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Village

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

31 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

49 mi away
379 Lynch Road
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

51 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

54 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmersburg and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 161.43 mi (259.8 km).

Farmersburg

#1 Farmersburg

City in Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,066
Coordinates39.2486500, -87.3819600
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmersburg (-87.38196, 39.24865)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.58 L · about $22.51
Round trip
$45.03
11.94 gal · 45.16 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.51 $45.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.39 $50.78
Premium $4.65 $27.78 $55.57
Diesel $5.30 $31.66 $63.33

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Farmersburg, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Farmersburg is 12:56:58, although it is 11:56:58 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.