How far is Hammond, IN from Albion, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Albion, IN is about 240.3 miles (386.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.2 miles (349.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
240.32 mi
04h 36m
Flight
217.22 mi
349.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.22 mi
Kilometers
349.58 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.32 mi
Kilometers
386.75 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albion
Wed, Apr 15, 8:35 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Wed, Apr 15, 12:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-15T02:59
Arrive Albion
Wed, Apr 15, 7:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hammond
9:00 PM CDT
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
Thorntown
IN

City in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America

From Hammond
120.2 mi
02h 18m
To Albion
120.1 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 30 sec · Columbia Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1 km · 2 min · 173rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue

    1667 ft · 46 sec · Southeastern Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 175th Street

    821 ft · 32 sec · 175th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1325 ft · 22 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit

    2284 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2002 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    129.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    73.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Austin, Crothersville

    1997 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Road 256

    2.8 mi · 5 min · State Road 256

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road 256

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
146 mi · 61%
I 70 East
75.5 mi · 31%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 3%
State Road 256
2.78 mi · 1%
I 65 South
1.16 mi
East Main Street
1.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

129 mi · 02h 20m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
217.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorntown
02h 18m from Hammond
Leave By
7:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hammond and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 240.3 miles (386.8 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Thorntown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.2 miles from Hammond and 120.1 miles from Albion.

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

The direct path is about 217.2 miles (349.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.98 one way or $63.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.4 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hammond and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albion.

Stop Ideas Near Thorntown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Thorntown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Darlington Municipal Utilities

Darlington , IN
222 W Main St, Darlington, IN 47940
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thorntown.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

26 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

27 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

41 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

56 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Albion. Straight-line distance: 217.22 mi (349.58 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Albion

#2 Albion

Town in Noble County, Indiana, USA

Population2,370
Coordinates38.7436700, -85.7341300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Albion (-85.73413, 38.74367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.48 gal
32.1 L · about $31.98
Round trip
$63.96
16.96 gal · 64.2 L
Estimated CO2
75.4 kg one way
Round trip: 150.7 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.98 $63.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.07 $72.13
Premium $4.65 $39.47 $78.93
Diesel $5.30 $44.98 $89.96

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 Hammond, IN and Albion, IN. The current time in Hammond is 02:59:20, although it is 03:59:20 in Albion.

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.