How far is Greencastle, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Greencastle, IN to Hammond, IN is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.31 mi
02h 47m
Flight
138.04 mi
222.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.04 mi
Kilometers
222.16 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.31 mi
Kilometers
248.33 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Wed, Apr 22, 9:44 PM CDT
Return by in Greencastle
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greencastle
2026-04-22T19:56
Arrive Hammond
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greencastle
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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From Greencastle
76.9 mi
01h 23m
To Hammond
77.4 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
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 Greencastle and Hammond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Indiana Street

    50 m · 12 sec · North Indiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1325 ft · 39 sec · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Gillespie Street

    1299 ft · 1 min · North Gillespie Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jacob Street

    583 ft · 26 sec · Jacob Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Rockville Road

    2087 ft · 2 min · Rockville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South County Road 125 West

    1954 ft · 1 min · South County Road 125 West

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West County Road 25 South

    2027 ft · 2 min · West County Road 25 South

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Jackson Street

    25.1 mi · 37 min · North Jackson Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Washington Street

    12.7 mi · 19 min · South Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Holden Street

    137 m · 8 sec · Holden Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto North Main Street

    104 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Base Line Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Base Line Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Base Line Rd

    4 mi · 6 min · Base Line Rd

  14. 14

    Continue on Base Line Road

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Base Line Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South River Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South River Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South River Road

    57 m · 8 sec · South River Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto South River Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · South River Road

  18. 18

    Continue on N River Road

    2146 ft · 43 sec · N River Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    80.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  21. 21

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  23. 23

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greencastle 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
N River Road
81.1 mi · 53%
North Jackson Street
25.1 mi · 16%
South Washington Street
12.7 mi · 8%
Base Line Road
11.1 mi · 7%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 5%
South River Road
6.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

N River Road

Merge slight left

80.4 mi · 01h 27m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
138.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 23m from Greencastle
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greencastle 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 Greencastle to Hammond?

The road trip is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Greencastle and 77.4 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.51 one way or $41.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Greencastle 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greencastle and Mostly Sunny 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 Greencastle and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 138.04 mi (222.16 km).

Greencastle

#1 Greencastle

City in Indiana

Population10,338
Coordinates39.6444900, -86.8647300
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North Indiana Street (-86.864515, 39.644508)
End: Columbia Avenue (-87.500185, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.61 L · about $20.51
Round trip
$41.03
10.88 gal · 41.22 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.51 $41.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.14 $46.27
Premium $4.65 $25.32 $50.64
Diesel $5.30 $28.85 $57.71

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greencastle, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Greencastle is 19:56:51, although it is 18:56:51 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.