How far is Hammond, IN from Albion, IN?
The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Albion, IN is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 46m.
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 St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Albion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Albion.
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Start on Columbia Avenue
830 ft · 30 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Turn left onto 173rd Street
1 km · 2 min · 173rd Street
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Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue
1667 ft · 46 sec · Southeastern Avenue
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Turn left onto 175th Street
821 ft · 32 sec · 175th Street
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Turn right onto Indianapolis Boulevard
1325 ft · 22 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit
2284 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
36.8 mi · 43 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 35 South: La Porte, South Bend
2175 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 31 South: Mishawaka, Plymouth
2273 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
21.9 mi · 25 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33: Goshen, Elkhart
2208 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right
655 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Main Street
5.4 mi · 9 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Elkhart Road
935 ft · 23 sec · Elkhart Road
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Continue on West Pike Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Pike Street
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Continue on Lincolnway East
12.8 mi · 21 min · Lincolnway East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.3 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto North 290 West
3.4 mi · 4 min · North 290 West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Albion Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Albion Road
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Continue on West Jefferson Street
1335 ft · 28 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto North Orange Street
107 m · 16 sec · North Orange Street
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Turn right onto West 300 North
35 m · 3 sec · West 300 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 300 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Albion.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Borman Expressway
Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
36.8 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Albion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Albion?
The road trip is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Olive is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Hammond and 61.9 miles from Albion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Albion, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Albion.
Stop Ideas Near Olive
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 Olive.
South Bend station
Niles station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Albion. Straight-line distance: 108.21 mi (174.14 km).
#1 Hammond
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 75,342 |
| Coordinates | 41.5833700, -87.5000400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albion
Town in Noble County, Indiana, USA
| Population | 2,325 |
| Coordinates | 41.3956000, -85.4244200 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albion (-85.42442, 41.3956)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.54 | $37.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.29 | $40.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.13 | $46.25 |
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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