How far is Hammond, IN from Bourbon, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Bourbon, IN is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.67 mi
01h 56m
Flight
74.37 mi
119.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.37 mi
Kilometers
119.69 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.67 mi
Kilometers
134.65 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bourbon
Wed, Apr 15, 4:37 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Wed, Apr 15, 5:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-15T01:41
Arrive Bourbon
Wed, Apr 15, 3:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hammond
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Wanatah
IN

Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America

From Hammond
41.8 mi
00h 58m
To Bourbon
41.9 mi
00h 58m

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
69°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Merrillville, Valparaiso, Schererville

    2381 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Valparaiso, Valparaiso University

    75 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 81st Avenue

    5.5 mi · 8 min · East 81st Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on US Route 30

    6.6 mi · 9 min · US Route 30

  15. 15

    Continue on West Morthland Drive

    52.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · West Morthland Drive

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1986 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    11 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Morthland Drive
53.2 mi · 64%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 10%
US Route 30
6.6 mi · 8%
East 81st Avenue
5.51 mi · 7%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
5.49 mi · 7%
I 65 South
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Morthland Drive

Continue on West Morthland Drive

52.8 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
74.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wanatah
00h 58m from Hammond
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hammond and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bourbon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km) and usually takes 01h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wanatah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Hammond and 41.9 miles from Bourbon.

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

The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.12 one way or $22.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Bourbon, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bourbon.

Stop Ideas Near Wanatah

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

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

RAIL

Michigan City

32 mi away
100 Washington St.
BUS

Gary, IN

41 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

42 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

43 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Bourbon. Straight-line distance: 74.37 mi (119.69 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Bourbon

Human settlement in Marshall County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,746
Coordinates41.2956000, -86.1163900
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Bourbon (-86.11639, 41.2956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.18 L · about $11.12
Round trip
$22.25
5.9 gal · 22.36 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.12 $22.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.55 $25.09
Premium $4.65 $13.73 $27.46
Diesel $5.30 $15.65 $31.29

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 Bourbon, IN. The current time in Hammond is 01:41:13, although it is 02:41:13 in Bourbon.

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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.