How far is Hammond, IN from Chesterfield, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Chesterfield, IN is about 192.8 miles (310.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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
192.8 mi
03h 40m
Flight
142.19 mi
228.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.19 mi
Kilometers
228.84 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.8 mi
Kilometers
310.28 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 8:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-23T01:16
Arrive Chesterfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 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
9:38 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
Lafayette
IN

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

From Hammond
96.4 mi
01h 50m
To Chesterfield
96.4 mi
01h 50m

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 SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    2681 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Binford Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Binford Boulevard

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    29.2 mi · 32 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 67 North: Anderson, Muncie

    2015 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Commerce Road

    1436 ft · 30 sec · West Commerce Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Old State Rd 67

    1026 ft · 24 sec · Old State Rd 67

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North 500 East; South 1000 West

    534 ft · 24 sec · North 500 East; South 1000 West

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Plum Street

    1781 ft · 60 sec · East Plum Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
145 mi · 75%
Binford Boulevard
33.8 mi · 18%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 4%
I 65 South
1.16 mi · 1%
173rd Street
0.64 mi
I 69 North
0.51 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
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
142.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
01h 50m from Hammond
Leave By
9:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Chesterfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.8 miles (310.3 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Hammond and 96.4 miles from Chesterfield.

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

The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 9:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.64 one way or $51.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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 Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 10.9 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 3.2 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 3.8 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 Lafayette.

RAIL

Lafayette station

2 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

38 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

41 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

63 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 142.19 mi (228.84 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Chesterfield

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population2,467
Coordinates40.1125400, -85.5969200
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Chesterfield (-85.59692, 40.11254)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.8 gal
25.75 L · about $25.64
Round trip
$51.29
13.6 gal · 51.5 L
Estimated CO2
60.4 kg one way
Round trip: 120.9 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.64 $51.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.92 $57.84
Premium $4.65 $31.65 $63.29
Diesel $5.30 $36.07 $72.13

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 Chesterfield, IN. The current time in Hammond is 01:16:32, although it is 02:16:32 in Chesterfield.

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.