How far is Hammond, IN from Bremen, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Bremen, IN is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
78.23 mi
01h 55m
Flight
70.58 mi
113.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.58 mi
Kilometers
113.59 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.23 mi
Kilometers
125.9 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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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 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-23T05:53
Arrive Bremen
Thu, Apr 23, 7:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Westville
IN

Borough of New Jersey

From Hammond
39 mi
00h 57m
To Bremen
39.2 mi
00h 57m

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
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Borman Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 90

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Indiana Toll Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49: Chesterton, Valparaiso

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1757 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Calumet Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Calumet Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    43 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    158 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    38.4 mi · 55 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Borman Expressway
12.6 mi · 16%
Indiana Toll Road
9.5 mi · 12%
North Calumet Avenue
2.54 mi · 3%
I 80 East
1.58 mi · 2%
SR 49
0.72 mi · 1%
173rd Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight right

38.4 mi · 00h 55m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
70.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westville
00h 57m from Hammond
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Westville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Hammond and 39.2 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westville

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

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

RAIL

Michigan City

20 mi away
100 Washington St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

30 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

31 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
BUS

Gary, IN

37 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 70.58 mi (113.59 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Bremen

Town in Indiana, United States

Population4,450
Coordinates41.4464400, -86.1480600
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Bremen (-86.14806, 41.44644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.45 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.82
5.52 gal · 20.9 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.41 $20.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.74 $23.48
Premium $4.65 $12.85 $25.69
Diesel $5.30 $14.64 $29.28

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 Bremen, IN. The current time in Hammond is 05:53:46, although it is 06:53:46 in Bremen.

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.