How far is Hammond, IN from Bloomington, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Bloomington, IN is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
202.78 mi
03h 31m
Flight
174.75 mi
281.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.75 mi
Kilometers
281.23 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.78 mi
Kilometers
326.35 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-22T18:58
Arrive Bloomington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 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
9:56 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
Dayton
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Hammond
102.8 mi
01h 45m
To Bloomington
99.9 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    38.3 mi · 43 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North Walnut Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1851 ft · 55 sec · West 10th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Dunn Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · North Dunn Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    30 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
135 mi · 67%
I 69 South
39.1 mi · 19%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 7%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 4%
North Walnut Street
3.21 mi · 2%
I 65 South
1.16 mi · 1%
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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
174.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
01h 45m from Hammond
Leave By
9:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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 102.8 miles from Hammond and 99.9 miles from Bloomington.

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

The direct path is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 9:56 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 Bloomington, 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 Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomington.

Stop Ideas Near Dayton

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 Dayton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 5.7 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 7.5 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 8.4 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 Dayton.

RAIL

Lafayette station

12 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

35 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

38 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

71 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Bloomington. Straight-line distance: 174.75 mi (281.23 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia Avenue (-87.500185, 41.58337)
End: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
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 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.16 gal
27.09 L · about $27.00
Round trip
$54.00
14.32 gal · 54.18 L
Estimated CO2
63.6 kg one way
Round trip: 127.3 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and Bloomington, IN. The current time in Hammond is 18:58:16, although it is 19:58:16 in Bloomington.

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.