How far is Hammond, IN from Bristol, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Bristol, IN is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
98.25 mi
01h 57m
Flight
87.38 mi
140.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.38 mi
Kilometers
140.63 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.25 mi
Kilometers
158.12 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-23T03:00
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
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
Smith
IN

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States

From Hammond
49 mi
00h 58m
To Bristol
49.2 mi
00h 58m

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
78°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 Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Indiana Toll Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 15: Bristol, Goshen

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Vistula Street

    1319 ft · 30 sec · East Vistula Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Division Street

    6 m · 1 sec · South Division Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Division Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
79.9 mi · 81%
Borman Expressway
12.6 mi · 13%
I 80 East
1.58 mi · 2%
SR 15
0.86 mi · 1%
173rd Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Southeastern Avenue
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Indiana Toll Road

Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

79.9 mi · 01h 27m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
87.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smith
00h 58m from Hammond
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Smith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Hammond and 49.2 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 $13.09 one way or $26.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Bristol, 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 Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Smith

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

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

RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

10 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

11 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

Michigan City

20 mi away
100 Washington St.
RAIL

South Bend station

32 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 87.38 mi (140.63 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Bristol

Town in Indiana

Population1,697
Coordinates41.7214400, -85.8174900
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Bristol (-85.81749, 41.72144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.12 L · about $13.09
Round trip
$26.17
6.94 gal · 26.24 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.09 $26.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.76 $29.52
Premium $4.65 $16.15 $32.30
Diesel $5.30 $18.40 $36.81

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 Bristol, IN. The current time in Hammond is 03:00:14, although it is 04:00:14 in Bristol.

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.