How far is Fremont, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Fremont, IN to Hammond, IN is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.64 mi
02h 44m
Flight
132.92 mi
213.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.92 mi
Kilometers
213.91 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.64 mi
Kilometers
229.56 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM CDT
Return by in Fremont
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-22T22:25
Arrive Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fremont
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Roseland
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Fremont
71.1 mi
01h 22m
To Hammond
71.5 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Wayne Street

    10 m · 3 sec · North Wayne Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Toledo Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Toledo Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto I 80 Toll, I 90 Toll: Chicago, Toledo

    904 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    2630 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    122.9 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Indiana Toll Road

  7. 7

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

    3216 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East

    543 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
123 mi · 86%
I 94 West
13 mi · 9%
Toledo Street
3.68 mi · 3%
173rd Street
1 mi · 1%
I 80 Toll
0.67 mi
I 80 West
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

Indiana Toll Road

Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

123 mi · 02h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
132.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roseland
01h 22m from Fremont
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fremont 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 Fremont to Hammond?

The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Roseland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Fremont and 71.5 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fremont 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 Fremont and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Roseland

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

5 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

13 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

Elkhart station

24 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Dowagiac station

32 mi away
200 Depot Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 132.92 mi (213.91 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

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

Population2,205
Coordinates41.7308800, -84.9327400
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-84.93274, 41.73088)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.05 L · about $18.97
Round trip
$37.94
10.06 gal · 38.1 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.97 $37.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.39 $42.79
Premium $4.65 $23.41 $46.82
Diesel $5.30 $26.68 $53.36

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fremont, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Fremont is 22:25:55, although it is 21:25:55 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.