How far is Hammond, IN from Eugene, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Eugene, IN is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.54 mi
02h 41m
Flight
111.73 mi
179.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.73 mi
Kilometers
179.81 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.54 mi
Kilometers
189.16 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eugene
Sat, Apr 18, 10:36 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Sat, Apr 18, 12:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-18T06:54
Arrive Eugene
Sat, Apr 18, 9:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Kentland
IN

City in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Hammond
58.8 mi
01h 20m
To Eugene
58.7 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Indianapolis Boulevard

    5.9 mi · 13 min · Indianapolis Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Wicker Avenue

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Wicker Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    28.3 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East County Road 600 North

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East County Road 600 North

  11. 11

    Turn left

    685 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    791 ft · 22 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wicker Avenue
109 mi · 92%
Indianapolis Boulevard
6.16 mi · 5%
East County Road 600 North
1.24 mi · 1%
173rd Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Southeastern Avenue
0.32 mi
Columbia Avenue
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Wicker Avenue

Continue on Wicker Avenue

58.8 mi · 01h 19m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
111.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kentland
01h 20m from Hammond
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hammond and Showers And Thunderstorms near Eugene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Kentland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Hammond and 58.7 miles from Eugene.

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

The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Eugene, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hammond and Showers And Thunderstorms near Eugene.

Stop Ideas Near Kentland

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

31 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Gilman

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

Kankakee

52 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Lafayette station

61 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Eugene. Straight-line distance: 111.73 mi (179.81 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Eugene

Unincorporated community in Vermillion County, Indiana

Population1,916
Coordinates39.9664300, -87.4727900
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Eugene (-87.47279, 39.96643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.7 L · about $15.65
Round trip
$31.30
8.3 gal · 31.4 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.65 $31.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.65 $35.30
Premium $4.65 $19.31 $38.63
Diesel $5.30 $22.01 $44.02

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and Eugene, IN. The current time in Hammond is 06:54:55, although it is 07:54:55 in Eugene.

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.