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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on Columbia Avenue
830 ft · 30 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Turn left onto 173rd Street
1 km · 2 min · 173rd Street
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Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue
1667 ft · 46 sec · Southeastern Avenue
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Turn left onto 175th Street
821 ft · 32 sec · 175th Street
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Turn right onto Indianapolis Boulevard
1325 ft · 22 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit
2284 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
8.2 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
2002 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
129.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on I 465 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
47.5 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford
41.6 mi · 52 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street
47 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
79 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 1st Street
13.2 mi · 22 min · Southwest 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Zoo Road
2.8 mi · 9 min · West Zoo Road
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Turn left onto North Browns Road
848 ft · 37 sec · North Browns Road
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebanon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Brownstown. Straight-line distance: 227.47 mi (366.08 km).
#1 Hammond
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 75,342 |
| Coordinates | 41.5833700, -87.5000400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brownstown
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,874 |
| Coordinates | 38.3808900, -86.5030400 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brownstown (-86.50304, 38.38089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 430 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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