How far is Hammond, IN from Centerville, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Centerville, IN is about 306.3 miles (492.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249 miles (400.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 58m 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
306.28 mi
05h 59m
Flight
249.06 mi
400.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.06 mi
Kilometers
400.83 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.28 mi
Kilometers
492.91 km
Drive Time
05h 59m

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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 05h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centerville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:57 AM CDT
Return by in Hammond
Sun, Apr 19, 11:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-18T23:58
Arrive Centerville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:59 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:02 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
Speedway
IN

Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

From Hammond
153.2 mi
02h 59m
To Centerville
153.1 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    27 mi · 29 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane

    2002 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    17 mi · 23 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    919 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Mill Street

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Mill Street

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    29.2 mi · 35 min · West 6th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto County Road 800 North

    2.2 mi · 7 min · County Road 800 North

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North County Road 50 West

    3123 ft · 2 min · North County Road 50 West

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North County Road 50 West

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
135 mi · 44%
I 69 South
75.2 mi · 25%
West 6th Street
29.2 mi · 10%
Mill Street
20.4 mi · 7%
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

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
05h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.3 mi
249 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Speedway
02h 59m from Hammond
Leave By
5:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hammond and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Centerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 306.3 miles (492.9 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?

Speedway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.2 miles from Hammond and 153.1 miles from Centerville.

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

The direct path is about 249 miles (400.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.3 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 5:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.76 one way or $81.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hammond and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Centerville.

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 7.4 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 7.6 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 Centerville. Straight-line distance: 249.06 mi (400.83 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Centerville

Town in Indiana

Population2,611
Coordinates37.9942200, -87.0633300
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Centerville (-87.06333, 37.99422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 493 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.81 gal
40.91 L · about $40.76
Round trip
$81.53
21.62 gal · 81.82 L
Estimated CO2
96.1 kg one way
Round trip: 192.1 kg / 424 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.76 $81.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.97 $91.95
Premium $4.65 $50.31 $100.62
Diesel $5.30 $57.34 $114.67

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hammond and Centerville. The current time is 23:58:24.

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.