How far is Hammond, IN from Anderson, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Anderson, IN is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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
185.52 mi
03h 36m
Flight
139.55 mi
224.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.55 mi
Kilometers
224.59 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.52 mi
Kilometers
298.56 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 8:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-23T01:28
Arrive Anderson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
9:48 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
Battle Ground
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Hammond
92.8 mi
01h 48m
To Anderson
92.8 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    2681 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Binford Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Binford Boulevard

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 9 South, SR 67 South, SR 38 East: Anderson

    1078 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Pendleton Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pendleton Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on West 17th Street

    117 m · 11 sec · West 17th Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson Street

    2192 ft · 53 sec · Jackson Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
145 mi · 78%
Binford Boulevard
22.9 mi · 12%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
4.3 mi · 2%
I 65 South
1.16 mi · 1%
Pendleton Avenue
0.74 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
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
139.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 48m from Hammond
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Sunny near Anderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Anderson?

The road trip is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Hammond and 92.8 miles from Anderson.

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

The direct path is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.70 one way or $49.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Anderson, 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 Sunny near Anderson.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

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 Battle Ground and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 14 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
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 5 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 4.9 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Battle Ground.

RAIL

Lafayette station

11 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

52 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

55 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Anderson. Straight-line distance: 139.55 mi (224.59 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Anderson

County seat of Madison County, Indiana, United States

Population1,388
Coordinates40.1053200, -85.6802500
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Anderson (-85.68025, 40.10532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.55 gal
24.78 L · about $24.70
Round trip
$49.40
13.1 gal · 49.56 L
Estimated CO2
58.2 kg one way
Round trip: 116.4 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.70 $49.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.86 $55.71
Premium $4.65 $30.48 $60.97
Diesel $5.30 $34.74 $69.48

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and Anderson, IN. The current time in Hammond is 01:28:31, although it is 02:28:31 in Anderson.

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.