How far is Goshen, IN from Hammond, IN?
The driving distance from Goshen, IN to Hammond, IN is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goshen and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goshen and Hammond.
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Start on South Main Street
15 m · 7 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
2748 ft · 1 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Pike Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Pike Street
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Continue on Elkhart Road
935 ft · 23 sec · Elkhart Road
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Elkhart Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Elkhart Road
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Take the exit left
2403 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
22.4 mi · 26 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 2 West: La Porte
1361 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on West Western Avenue
13 mi · 17 min · West Western Avenue
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 94 West: Chicago
1289 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
37.2 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard
1208 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard
1061 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard
1457 ft · 34 sec · 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 Goshen and Hammond.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 West
Merge slight left
37.2 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Goshen 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 Goshen to Hammond?
The road trip is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Smith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Goshen and 48.3 miles from Hammond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Goshen 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 Goshen and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.
Stop Ideas Near Smith
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 Smith.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goshen and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 86.08 mi (138.53 km).
#1 Goshen
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 32,983 |
| Coordinates | 41.5822700, -85.8344400 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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: Columbia Avenue (-87.500185, 41.58337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $12.71 | $25.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.33 | $28.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.68 | $31.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.87 | $35.75 |
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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