How far is Hammond, IN from Dunlap, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Dunlap, IN is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.66 mi
01h 52m
Flight
81.62 mi
131.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.62 mi
Kilometers
131.36 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.66 mi
Kilometers
141.08 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunlap
Thu, Apr 23, 6:02 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-23T03:09
Arrive Dunlap
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Smith
IN

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States

From Hammond
43.7 mi
00h 56m
To Dunlap
43.9 mi
00h 56m

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
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    36.8 mi · 43 min · Borman Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 35 South: La Porte, South Bend

    2175 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 31 South: Mishawaka, Plymouth

    2273 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    21.9 mi · 25 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33: Goshen, Elkhart

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    655 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto County Road 13

    655 ft · 18 sec · County Road 13

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 13

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Borman Expressway
36.8 mi · 42%
US 20 East
25 mi · 29%
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
21.9 mi · 25%
South Main Street
1.34 mi · 2%
173rd Street
0.64 mi · 1%
US 33
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Borman Expressway

Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

36.8 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
81.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smith
00h 56m from Hammond
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Dunlap.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Smith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Hammond and 43.9 miles from Dunlap.

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

The direct path is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Smith

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

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

RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

10 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

11 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

Michigan City

20 mi away
100 Washington St.
RAIL

South Bend station

32 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Dunlap. Straight-line distance: 81.62 mi (131.36 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Dunlap

Small city in Iowa

Population6,235
Coordinates41.6378300, -85.9216600
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Dunlap (-85.92166, 41.63783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.71 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.30
6.18 gal · 23.42 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.65 $23.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.14 $26.28
Premium $4.65 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.30 $16.39 $32.78

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 Dunlap, IN. The current time in Hammond is 03:09:47, although it is 04:09:47 in Dunlap.

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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.