How far is Guilford, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Guilford, IN to Hammond, IN is about 249.4 miles (401.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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
249.41 mi
04h 08m
Flight
215.4 mi
346.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.4 mi
Kilometers
346.65 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.41 mi
Kilometers
401.38 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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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 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Wed, Apr 15, 2:59 PM CDT
Return by in Guilford
Wed, Apr 15, 8:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guilford
2026-04-15T11:51
Arrive Hammond
Wed, Apr 15, 3:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
8:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Guilford
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
Pike
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Guilford
122.1 mi
02h 04m
To Hammond
127.3 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1346 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto SR 1

    9.1 mi · 15 min · SR 1

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Indianapolis

    934 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    69.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Southeastern Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · Southeastern Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Cruse Street

    129 m · 14 sec · Cruse Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    111 m · 16 sec · East Market Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Dickson Street

    526 ft · 20 sec · Dickson Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Ohio Street

    39 m · 6 sec · East Ohio Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dickson Street

    542 ft · 22 sec · Dickson Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    647 ft · 26 sec · East New York Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    1019 ft · 27 sec · North Pine Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight

    38 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 North: Chicago

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 36 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  23. 23

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  25. 25

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 47%
I 74 West
69.6 mi · 28%
I 65 North
29.8 mi · 12%
SR 1
9.14 mi · 4%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 3%
Southeastern Avenue
6.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 07m

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
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
215.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike
02h 04m from Guilford
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Guilford 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 Guilford to Hammond?

The road trip is about 249.4 miles (401.4 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.1 miles from Guilford and 127.3 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.18 one way or $66.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pike

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

36 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

48 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

49 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guilford and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 215.4 mi (346.65 km).

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#1 Guilford

Unincorporated community in Indiana

Population35,285
Coordinates39.1681100, -84.9119000
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.911958, 39.168107)
End: Columbia Avenue (-87.500185, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.31 L · about $33.18
Round trip
$66.37
17.6 gal · 66.62 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.18 $66.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.43 $74.85
Premium $4.65 $40.96 $81.91
Diesel $5.30 $46.68 $93.35

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Guilford, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Guilford is 11:51:29, although it is 10:51:29 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.