How far is Hammond, IN from Etna, IN?
The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Etna, IN is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Etna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Etna.
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Start on Columbia Avenue
830 ft · 30 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Turn left onto 173rd Street
1 km · 2 min · 173rd Street
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Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue
1667 ft · 46 sec · Southeastern Avenue
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Turn left onto 175th Street
821 ft · 32 sec · 175th Street
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Turn right onto Indianapolis Boulevard
1325 ft · 22 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit
2284 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
8.2 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
2002 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Merrillville, Valparaiso, Schererville
2381 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Valparaiso, Valparaiso University
75 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto East 81st Avenue
5.5 mi · 8 min · East 81st Avenue
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Continue on US Route 30
6.6 mi · 9 min · US Route 30
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Continue on West Morthland Drive
71.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min · West Morthland Drive
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Turn left onto East Old Road 30
5.6 mi · 10 min · East Old Road 30
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Turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto East 200 North
1.1 mi · 3 min · East 200 North
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Turn left onto North 850 East
2656 ft · 1 min · North 850 East
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Turn right onto East 250 North
1.4 mi · 3 min · East 250 North
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Continue on West 750 N-92
4 mi · 10 min · West 750 N-92
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 750 N-92
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Etna.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Morthland Drive
Continue on West Morthland Drive
71.2 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Partly Sunny near Etna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Etna?
The road trip is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Koontz Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Hammond and 57.7 miles from Etna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 12:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.35 one way or $30.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Etna, 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 Partly Sunny near Etna.
Stop Ideas Near Koontz Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Etna. Straight-line distance: 102.07 mi (164.26 km).
#1 Hammond
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 75,342 |
| Coordinates | 41.5833700, -87.5000400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Etna
Unincorporated community in Whitley County, Indiana
| Population | 1,505 |
| Coordinates | 41.2736600, -85.5735900 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Etna (-85.57359, 41.27366)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $15.35 | $30.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.31 | $34.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.94 | $37.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.59 | $43.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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