How far is Hammond, IN from Cambridge City, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Cambridge City, IN is about 216.2 miles (348 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.7 miles (278 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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
216.21 mi
04h 05m
Flight
172.75 mi
278.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.75 mi
Kilometers
278.01 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.21 mi
Kilometers
347.96 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge City
Sun, Apr 12, 1:25 PM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Sun, Apr 12, 4:31 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 Cambridge City
Sun, Apr 12, 12:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 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
8:50 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
Clarks Hill
IN

City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America

From Hammond
108.1 mi
02h 02m
To Cambridge City
108.2 mi
02h 02m

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
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Cambridge City.

  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 right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    12.5 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis

    1087 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis

    44 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    47.4 mi · 52 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 1: Hagerstown, Connersville

    1562 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
153 mi · 71%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
47.4 mi · 22%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 4%
I 65 South
1.16 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.9 mi
I 70 East
0.65 mi
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
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
172.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarks Hill
02h 02m from Hammond
Leave By
8:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Cambridge City?

The road trip is about 216.2 miles (348 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Clarks Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.1 miles from Hammond and 108.2 miles from Cambridge City.

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

The direct path is about 172.7 miles (278 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 8:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.77 one way or $57.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clarks Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clarks Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 4.1 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clarks Hill.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

24 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

24 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Crawfordsville

27 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

72 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Cambridge City. Straight-line distance: 172.75 mi (278.01 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Cambridge City

#2 Cambridge City

Town in Indiana

Population1,744
Coordinates39.8125500, -85.1716300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Cambridge City (-85.17163, 39.81255)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.63 gal
28.88 L · about $28.77
Round trip
$57.55
15.26 gal · 57.76 L
Estimated CO2
67.8 kg one way
Round trip: 135.6 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.77 $57.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.45 $64.90
Premium $4.65 $35.51 $71.02
Diesel $5.30 $40.47 $80.94

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 Cambridge City, IN. The current time in Hammond is 08:20:32, although it is 09:20:32 in Cambridge City.

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.