How far is Hammond, IN from Davis, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Davis, IN is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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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
41.48 mi
00h 52m
Flight
35.96 mi
57.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.96 mi
Kilometers
57.87 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.48 mi
Kilometers
66.75 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM CDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-22T22:23
Arrive Davis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Burns Harbor
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Hammond
20.7 mi
00h 26m
To Davis
20.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.2 mi · 44 min · Borman Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 35 North: Michigan City

    1361 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    84 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    990 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Borman Expressway
37.2 mi · 90%
173rd Street
0.64 mi · 2%
I 80 East
0.43 mi · 1%
Southeastern Avenue
0.32 mi · 1%
US 20 West
0.31 mi · 1%
Indianapolis Boulevard
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Borman Expressway

Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

37.2 mi · 00h 44m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns Harbor
00h 26m from Hammond
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Davis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Burns Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Hammond and 20.8 miles from Davis.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burns Harbor

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

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

BUS

Gary, IN

17 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

Michigan City

22 mi away
100 Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

32 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

35 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Davis. Straight-line distance: 35.96 mi (57.87 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 Davis

Township in Starke County, Indiana

Population1,007
Coordinates41.7147600, -86.8261400
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Davis (-86.82614, 41.71476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.54 L · about $5.51
Round trip
$11.01
2.92 gal · 11.08 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.51 $11.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.21 $12.42
Premium $4.65 $6.79 $13.59
Diesel $5.30 $7.74 $15.49

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

There is no time difference between Hammond and Davis. The current time is 22:23:04.

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.