How far is Hammond, IN from Eden, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Eden, IN is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.77 mi
03h 31m
Flight
147.07 mi
236.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.07 mi
Kilometers
236.68 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.77 mi
Kilometers
279.65 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 9:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Eden
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hammond
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Brookston
IN

City in St.

From Hammond
86.9 mi
01h 45m
To Eden
86.9 mi
01h 45m

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 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Allisonville Road

    1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Indianapolis

    572 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Allisonville Road

    1302 ft · 30 sec · Allisonville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 82nd Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · East 82nd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East 79th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East 79th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sunnyside Road

    1242 ft · 25 sec · Sunnyside Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Fox Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Fox Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Oaklandon Road

    1482 ft · 35 sec · Oaklandon Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 79th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East 79th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on 800 N

    1 mi · 2 min · 800 N

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North 600 West

    1099 ft · 40 sec · North 600 West

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto West Broadway

    1627 ft · 27 sec · West Broadway

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    73 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on West 800 North

    7.6 mi · 13 min · West 800 North

  27. 27

    Turn left

    1930 ft · 41 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Eden Road

    69 m · 10 sec · Eden Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eden Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
143 mi · 82%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 5%
West 800 North
7.62 mi · 4%
East 82nd Street
4.63 mi · 3%
East 79th Street
2.05 mi · 1%
Allisonville Road
1.25 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
147.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookston
01h 45m from Hammond
Leave By
9:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Eden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brookston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Hammond and 86.9 miles from Eden.

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

The direct path is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.12 one way or $46.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brookston

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

20 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

45 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 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 Eden. Straight-line distance: 147.07 mi (236.68 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 Eden

Unincorporated community Hancock County, Indiana

Population4,577
Coordinates39.9061500, -85.7699800
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Eden (-85.76998, 39.90615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.21 L · about $23.12
Round trip
$46.23
12.26 gal · 46.42 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.12 $46.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.07 $52.14
Premium $4.65 $28.53 $57.06
Diesel $5.30 $32.51 $65.03

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 Eden, IN. The current time in Hammond is 02:37:11, although it is 03:37:11 in Eden.

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.