How far is Hammond, IN from Burns Harbor, IN?
The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Burns Harbor, IN is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lake County, Indiana, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Burns Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Burns Harbor.
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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
15.7 mi · 21 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 249: Port of Indiana, Portage
2521 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Crisman Road
2 mi · 3 min · Crisman Road
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Continue on George Nelson Drive
1706 ft · 49 sec · George Nelson Drive
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Turn right onto North Loop Drive
827 ft · 43 sec · North Loop Drive
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Turn left onto South Boundary Road
2012 ft · 1 min · South Boundary Road
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Continue on W Street
1996 ft · 2 min · W Street
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1519 ft · 1 min · 10th Street
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Turn right onto R Street
1620 ft · 1 min · R Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · R Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Burns Harbor.
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.
Borman Expressway
Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
15.7 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hammond and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burns Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Burns Harbor?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Hammond and 11 miles from Burns Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hammond and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burns Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near New Chicago
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Burns Harbor. Straight-line distance: 19.17 mi (30.85 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 Burns Harbor
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,922 |
| Coordinates | 41.6258700, -87.1333700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burns Harbor (-87.13337, 41.62587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.90 | $5.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
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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