How far is Hammond, IN from Brownstown, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Brownstown, IN is about 267.2 miles (430 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.5 miles (366.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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
267.2 mi
05h 21m
Flight
227.47 mi
366.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.47 mi
Kilometers
366.08 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.2 mi
Kilometers
430.02 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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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 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownstown
Sun, Apr 12, 2:41 PM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Sun, Apr 12, 7:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-12T08:20
Arrive Brownstown
Sun, Apr 12, 1:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:21 PM to 2:21 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
6:18 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
Lebanon
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Hammond
133.7 mi
02h 40m
To Brownstown
133.5 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford

    41.6 mi · 52 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    47 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    79 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southwest 1st Street

    13.2 mi · 22 min · Southwest 1st Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Zoo Road

    2.8 mi · 9 min · West Zoo Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Browns Road

    848 ft · 37 sec · North Browns Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Browns Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
135 mi · 51%
I 69 South
48.3 mi · 18%
SR 37 South
41.6 mi · 16%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 5%
Southwest 1st Street
13.2 mi · 5%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 3%
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
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
227.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
02h 40m from Hammond
Leave By
6:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Brownstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 267.2 miles (430 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.7 miles from Hammond and 133.5 miles from Brownstown.

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

The direct path is about 227.5 miles (366.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 6:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.56 one way or $71.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Brownstown.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

37 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

41 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

55 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Brownstown. Straight-line distance: 227.47 mi (366.08 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Brownstown

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,874
Coordinates38.3808900, -86.5030400
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Brownstown (-86.50304, 38.38089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 430 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.43 gal
35.69 L · about $35.56
Round trip
$71.12
18.86 gal · 71.38 L
Estimated CO2
83.8 kg one way
Round trip: 167.6 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.56 $71.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.11 $80.21
Premium $4.65 $43.89 $87.77
Diesel $5.30 $50.02 $100.03

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and Brownstown, IN. The current time in Hammond is 08:20:02, although it is 09:20:02 in Brownstown.

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.