How far is Hammond, IN from Ashland, IN?
The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Ashland, IN is about 203.1 miles (326.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 01m.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Ashland.
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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
8.2 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
2002 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
129.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right
10.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
2681 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Binford Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Binford Boulevard
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
14.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 38 West: Noblesville, Pendleton
1886 ft · 36 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Street
4 m · 1 sec · State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto State Street
1669 ft · 28 sec · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street
29 m · 2 sec · State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
23.8 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto Messick Road
1 km · 2 min · Messick Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Messick Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Ashland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Hammond and Sunny near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Ashland?
The road trip is about 203.1 miles (326.8 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from Hammond and 101.5 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 8:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.00 one way or $54.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Ashland, 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 Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near Dayton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Lafayette City Hall
Morton Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dayton.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 162.22 mi (261.06 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 Ashland
Unincorporated community in Henry County, Indiana
| Population | 1,754 |
| Coordinates | 39.9261600, -85.3044100 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashland (-85.30441, 39.92616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 327 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $27.00 | $54.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.45 | $60.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.32 | $66.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.98 | $75.95 |
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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