How far is Hammond, IN from Crawfordsville, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Crawfordsville, IN is about 126 miles (202.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.97 mi
02h 39m
Flight
111.47 mi
179.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.47 mi
Kilometers
179.39 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.97 mi
Kilometers
202.73 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crawfordsville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:36 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Sun, Apr 19, 1:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-19T07:56
Arrive Crawfordsville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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
Remington
IN

Indiana

From Hammond
63 mi
01h 20m
To Crawfordsville
62.9 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    80 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 43: Brookston, West Lafayette

    2054 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on West Lafayette, Indiana Veterans Home, Purdue University, VA Clinic, Tippecanoe, Battlefield, Prophetstown State Park

    65 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North River Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · North River Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South River Road

    37 m · 5 sec · South River Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South River Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South River Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    25.8 mi · 39 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Oak Street

    127 m · 14 sec · North Oak Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    3221 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Englewood Drive

    127 m · 20 sec · North Englewood Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Eastwood Drive

    121 m · 17 sec · Eastwood Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eastwood Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
80 mi · 64%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 6%
North River Road
5.79 mi · 5%
I 65 South
1.16 mi · 1%
South River Road
1.05 mi · 1%
East Market Street
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

80 mi · 01h 27m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
111.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Remington
01h 20m from Hammond
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Sunny near Crawfordsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126 miles (202.7 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63 miles from Hammond and 62.9 miles from Crawfordsville.

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

The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Crawfordsville, 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 Sunny near Crawfordsville.

Stop Ideas Near Remington

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

20 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

44 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Gilman

71 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

72 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Crawfordsville. Straight-line distance: 111.47 mi (179.39 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Crawfordsville

City in Montgomery County, Indiana

Population16,151
Coordinates40.0411500, -86.8744500
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Crawfordsville (-86.87445, 40.04115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.45 gal
16.83 L · about $16.78
Round trip
$33.56
8.9 gal · 33.66 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 79.1 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.78 $33.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.93 $37.85
Premium $4.65 $20.71 $41.42
Diesel $5.30 $23.60 $47.21

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and Crawfordsville, IN. The current time in Hammond is 07:56:49, although it is 08:56:49 in Crawfordsville.

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.