How far is Greentown, IN from Hammond, IN?
The driving distance from Greentown, IN to Hammond, IN is about 147 miles (236.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greentown and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greentown and Hammond.
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Start on North Meridian Street
15 m · 3 sec · North Meridian Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2361 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on County Road East 00 North South
4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road East 00 North South
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Continue on East County Road 00 North South
1.2 mi · 2 min · East County Road 00 North South
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Turn left
2102 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Lafayette, Hartford City
2072 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto East County Road 400 South
8.9 mi · 13 min · East County Road 400 South
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on County Road West 400 South
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road West 400 South
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Continue on State Road 26
10.4 mi · 14 min · State Road 26
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Continue on East Main Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on County Road 900 North
1023 ft · 17 sec · County Road 900 North
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Continue on West Main Street
2092 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on County Road 900 North
11.5 mi · 17 min · County Road 900 North
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Take the ramp slight right
2011 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
86.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway
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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 Greentown and Hammond.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
County Road 900 North
Merge slight left
86.3 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Greentown 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 Greentown to Hammond?
The road trip is about 147 miles (236.5 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Wolcott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Greentown and 73.5 miles from Hammond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Greentown and Hammond, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greentown and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.
Stop Ideas Near Wolcott
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 Wolcott.
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greentown and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 110.54 mi (177.89 km).
#1 Greentown
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,367 |
| Coordinates | 40.4780900, -85.9666500 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| 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: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $19.57 | $39.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.07 | $44.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.15 | $48.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.53 | $55.06 |
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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