How far is Frankton, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Frankton, IN to Hammond, IN is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
165.14 mi
03h 29m
Flight
130.05 mi
209.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.05 mi
Kilometers
209.3 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.14 mi
Kilometers
265.76 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Thu, Apr 16, 12:16 PM CDT
Return by in Frankton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frankton
2026-04-16T09:46
Arrive Hammond
Thu, Apr 16, 1:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:29 AM to 10:29 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
10:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frankton
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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From Frankton
82.5 mi
01h 44m
To Hammond
82.6 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Sigler Street

    833 ft · 22 sec · East Sigler Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Road

    581 ft · 14 sec · Center Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Plum Street

    1063 ft · 21 sec · West Plum Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    642 ft · 15 sec · Highland Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 800 North

    4 mi · 7 min · 800 North

  6. 6

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East 150 South

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East 150 South

  10. 10

    Continue on State Road 28

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Road 28

  11. 11

    Continue on East 150 South

    4 mi · 6 min · East 150 South

  12. 12

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Jefferson Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Old State Road 28

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Old State Road 28

  14. 14

    Continue on West 200 South

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West 200 South

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South

    28 m · 2 sec · West 200 South

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South

    693 ft · 13 sec · West 200 South

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South

    42 m · 2 sec · West 200 South

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South

    734 ft · 14 sec · West 200 South

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South

    49 m · 3 sec · West 200 South

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South

    6.1 mi · 9 min · West 200 South

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 100 South

    7.8 mi · 12 min · County Road 100 South

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2657 ft · 51 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East County Road 50 South

    2 mi · 3 min · East County Road 50 South

  24. 24

    Continue on East Wabash Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · East Wabash Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto South Hoke Avenue

    55 m · 8 sec · South Hoke Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Walnut Street

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Walnut Avenue

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Walnut Avenue

  29. 29

    Take the ramp right

    1503 ft · 37 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    100.6 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  31. 31

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  33. 33

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  34. 34

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
38 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walnut Avenue
108 mi · 66%
West 200 South
9.87 mi · 6%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 5%
County Road 100 South
7.79 mi · 5%
East 150 South
5.54 mi · 3%
800 North
4.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Walnut Avenue

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 50m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
130.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 44m from Frankton
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frankton 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 Frankton to Hammond?

The road trip is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Frankton and 82.6 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 10:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Frankton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Round Grove, 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 Round Grove.

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frankton and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 130.05 mi (209.3 km).

Frankton

#1 Frankton

City in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,819
Coordinates40.2228200, -85.7788700
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Frankton (-85.77887, 40.22282)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.83 gal
22.06 L · about $21.98
Round trip
$43.97
11.66 gal · 44.12 L
Estimated CO2
51.8 kg one way
Round trip: 103.6 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.98 $43.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.79 $49.59
Premium $4.65 $27.13 $54.27
Diesel $5.30 $30.92 $61.84

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Frankton, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Frankton is 09:46:57, although it is 08:46:57 in Hammond.

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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.