How far is Hammond, IN from Cass, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Cass, IN is about 189.4 miles (304.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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
189.4 mi
04h 23m
Flight
172.88 mi
278.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.88 mi
Kilometers
278.22 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.4 mi
Kilometers
304.81 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cass
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 PM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-23T09:28
Arrive Cass
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 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
8:14 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
West Lebanon
IN

Human settlement in Warren County, Indiana, United States of America

From Hammond
94.8 mi
02h 11m
To Cass
94.6 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Indianapolis Boulevard

    5.9 mi · 13 min · Indianapolis Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Wicker Avenue

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Wicker Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    30 mi · 46 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    969 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    775 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto East County Road 50 South

    1451 ft · 1 min · East County Road 50 South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South County Road 700 East

    1.1 km · 3 min · South County Road 700 East

  16. 16

    Continue on Cass Washington Street

    953 ft · 42 sec · Cass Washington Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cass Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wicker Avenue
181 mi · 95%
Indianapolis Boulevard
6.16 mi · 3%
South County Road 700 East
0.65 mi
173rd Street
0.64 mi
Southeastern Avenue
0.32 mi
East County Road 50 South
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Wicker Avenue

Continue straight

63.4 mi · 01h 21m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
172.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Lebanon
02h 11m from Hammond
Leave By
8:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Cass.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189.4 miles (304.8 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?

West Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.8 miles from Hammond and 94.6 miles from Cass.

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

The direct path is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 8:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.19 one way or $50.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Cass.

Stop Ideas Near West Lebanon

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

27 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Lafayette station

45 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

46 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

48 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Cass. Straight-line distance: 172.88 mi (278.22 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cass

Unincorporated community in Sullivan County, Minnesota

Population1,791
Coordinates39.0869900, -87.2786300
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Cass (-87.27863, 39.08699)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.68 gal
25.3 L · about $25.19
Round trip
$50.38
13.36 gal · 50.6 L
Estimated CO2
59.4 kg one way
Round trip: 118.7 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.19 $50.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.41 $56.82
Premium $4.65 $31.09 $62.18
Diesel $5.30 $35.43 $70.86

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and Cass, IN. The current time in Hammond is 09:28:04, although it is 10:28:04 in Cass.

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.