How far is Hammond, IN from Avon, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Avon, IN is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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
151.93 mi
03h 03m
Flight
138.37 mi
222.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.37 mi
Kilometers
222.69 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.93 mi
Kilometers
244.51 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon
Sat, Apr 18, 10:53 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Sat, Apr 18, 12:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-18T06:49
Arrive Avon
Sat, Apr 18, 9:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
10:54 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From Hammond
76 mi
01h 31m
To Avon
75.9 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    125 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 267 South: Brownsburg, Albert Street, White Drive

    1342 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Brownsburg

    557 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto State Road 267

    8.1 mi · 14 min · State Road 267

  14. 14

    Continue on North Green Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Green Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Green Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Green Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Avenue

    25 m · 5 sec · Avon Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Avon Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Avenue

    39 m · 4 sec · Avon Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Avon Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Rockville Road

    14 m · 1 sec · Rockville Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rockville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
125 mi · 82%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 5%
State Road 267
8.08 mi · 5%
Avon Avenue
4.07 mi · 3%
North Green Street
3.12 mi · 2%
I 65 South
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

125 mi · 02h 16m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
138.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 31m from Hammond
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hammond and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Avon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76 miles from Hammond and 75.9 miles from Avon.

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

The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.21 one way or $40.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hammond and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Avon.

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Avon. Straight-line distance: 138.37 mi (222.69 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Avon

Town in Indiana

Population19,361
Coordinates39.7628200, -86.3997200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Avon (-86.39972, 39.76282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.36 gal
20.29 L · about $20.21
Round trip
$40.43
10.72 gal · 40.58 L
Estimated CO2
47.6 kg one way
Round trip: 95.3 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.21 $40.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.80 $45.59
Premium $4.65 $24.95 $49.89
Diesel $5.30 $28.43 $56.86

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and Avon, IN. The current time in Hammond is 06:49:35, although it is 07:49:35 in Avon.

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.