How far is Hammond, IN from Cannelton, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Cannelton, IN is about 311.7 miles (501.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.9 miles (413.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
311.75 mi
06h 18m
Flight
256.86 mi
413.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.86 mi
Kilometers
413.37 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.75 mi
Kilometers
501.71 km
Drive Time
06h 18m

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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 06h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cannelton
Sun, Apr 12, 12:51 PM CDT
Return by in Hammond
Sun, Apr 12, 7:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-12T06:33
Arrive Cannelton
Sun, Apr 12, 12:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:18 PM to 1:48 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hammond
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Speedway
IN

Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

From Hammond
156 mi
03h 09m
To Cannelton
155.8 mi
03h 09m

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
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 6 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    10.6 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    16.2 mi · 24 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    27.3 mi · 38 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Indiana State Road 237

    5 mi · 7 min · Indiana State Road 237

  25. 25

    Turn right onto State Road 66

    2138 ft · 1 min · State Road 66

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    889 ft · 39 sec · Washington Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
135 mi · 43%
I 69 South
48.3 mi · 15%
SR 37 South
41.6 mi · 13%
West Main Street
39.1 mi · 13%
I 465 South
14.6 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.8 mi
256.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Speedway
03h 09m from Hammond
Leave By
11:24 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hammond and Partly Sunny near Cannelton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 311.7 miles (501.7 km) and usually takes 06h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Speedway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156 miles from Hammond and 155.8 miles from Cannelton.

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

The direct path is about 256.9 miles (413.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.48 one way or $82.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Speedway

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 Speedway and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

Woodruff Place Town Hall

Indianapolis , IN
735 Woodruff Pl E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Speedway.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

87 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Cannelton. Straight-line distance: 256.86 mi (413.37 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Cannelton

City in Troy Township, Perry County, Indiana, United States, along the Ohio River

Population1,473
Coordinates37.9114400, -86.7444300
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Cannelton (-86.74443, 37.91144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11 gal
41.64 L · about $41.48
Round trip
$82.96
22 gal · 83.28 L
Estimated CO2
97.8 kg one way
Round trip: 195.5 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.48 $82.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.78 $93.57
Premium $4.65 $51.19 $102.39
Diesel $5.30 $58.34 $116.69

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

There is no time difference between Hammond and Cannelton. The current time is 06:33:53.

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.