How far is Hammond, IN from Delphi, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Delphi, IN is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
98.84 mi
02h 05m
Flight
81.12 mi
130.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.12 mi
Kilometers
130.55 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.84 mi
Kilometers
159.07 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delphi
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-23T00:34
Arrive Delphi
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Mount Ayr
IN

Human settlement in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Hammond
49.4 mi
01h 02m
To Delphi
49.4 mi
01h 02m

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
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Brookston, Fowler

    1191 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    5.9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Prairie Street

    947 ft · 24 sec · North Prairie Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    10.3 mi · 18 min · West 3rd Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1920 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    583 ft · 16 sec · South Washington Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
70.5 mi · 71%
West 3rd Street
10.3 mi · 10%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 8%
I 65 South
1.16 mi · 1%
173rd Street
0.64 mi · 1%
I 80 East
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

70.5 mi · 01h 17m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
81.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Ayr
01h 02m from Hammond
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Delphi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Mount Ayr is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.4 miles from Hammond and 49.4 miles from Delphi.

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

The direct path is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.16 one way or $26.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mount Ayr

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

12 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Kankakee

51 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

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

Dyer station

63 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Delphi. Straight-line distance: 81.12 mi (130.55 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 Delphi

City in Indiana

Population2,909
Coordinates40.5875400, -86.6750100
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Delphi (-86.67501, 40.58754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.2 L · about $13.16
Round trip
$26.32
6.98 gal · 26.4 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.16 $26.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.84 $29.69
Premium $4.65 $16.24 $32.48
Diesel $5.30 $18.51 $37.02

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 Delphi, IN. The current time in Hammond is 00:34:59, although it is 01:34:59 in Delphi.

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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.