How far is Hammond, IN from Clermont, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Clermont, IN is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.11 mi
02h 57m
Flight
137.19 mi
220.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.19 mi
Kilometers
220.79 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.11 mi
Kilometers
246.4 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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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 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clermont
Sat, Apr 11, 4:07 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Sat, Apr 11, 6:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-11T00:09
Arrive Clermont
Sat, Apr 11, 3:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:57 AM to 1:57 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hammond
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From Hammond
76.6 mi
01h 28m
To Clermont
76.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 38th Street

    1984 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West 38th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 38th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Dandy Trail

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Dandy Trail

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Crawfordsville Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Crawfordsville Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Tansel Road

    2219 ft · 1 min · Tansel Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Kathleen Avenue

    20 m · 2 sec · Kathleen Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kathleen Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
135 mi · 88%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 5%
I 465 South
2.87 mi · 2%
I 65 South
1.16 mi · 1%
Dandy Trail
1.05 mi · 1%
West 38th Street
1.03 mi · 1%
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
137.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 28m from Hammond
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Clermont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Hammond and 76.6 miles from Clermont.

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

The direct path is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Round Grove, 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 Round Grove.

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Clermont. Straight-line distance: 137.19 mi (220.79 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Clermont

Town in Pike and Wayne townships of Marion County, Indiana

Population1,466
Coordinates39.8097700, -86.3224900
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Clermont (-86.32249, 39.80977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.45 L · about $20.36
Round trip
$40.73
10.8 gal · 40.9 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.36 $40.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.97 $45.93
Premium $4.65 $25.13 $50.26
Diesel $5.30 $28.64 $57.28

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 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and Clermont, IN. The current time in Hammond is 00:09:41, although it is 01:09:41 in Clermont.

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.