How far is Hammond, IN from Florida, IN?
The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Florida, IN is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Florida.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Florida.
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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
118.3 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Lebanon, Crawfordsville
911 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto East Noble Street
9.1 mi · 14 min · East Noble Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421
44 m · 3 sec · West Base Line Road
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Exit the rotary onto West Base Line Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Base Line Road
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Continue on West 176th Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · West 176th Street
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Continue on IN-32
1.6 km · 2 min · IN-32
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Continue on West Main Street
2569 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
36 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Westfield Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
94 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Westfield Road
3174 ft · 54 sec · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road
32 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road
809 ft · 14 sec · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Westfield Road
34 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road
783 ft · 13 sec · Westfield Road
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Continue on West Conner Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Conner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Conner Street
46 m · 3 sec · East Conner Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street
1 km · 59 sec · East Conner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Conner Street
40 m · 2 sec · East Conner Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Conner Street
1072 ft · 19 sec · East Conner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fisherburg Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Fisherburg Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Fisherburg Avenue
6.1 mi · 9 min · Fisherburg Avenue
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Continue on State Road 32
4.7 mi · 7 min · State Road 32
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Continue on Nichol Avenue
4 mi · 8 min · Nichol Avenue
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Turn left onto Raible Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Raible Avenue
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Continue on 200 West
644 ft · 18 sec · 200 West
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Continue on Florida Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Florida Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Florida Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Florida.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
118 mi · 02h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hammond and Chance Light Rain near Florida.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Florida?
The road trip is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.3 miles from Hammond and 88.4 miles from Florida.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 9:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.49 one way or $46.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Florida, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hammond and Chance Light Rain near Florida.
Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Battle Ground.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Florida. Straight-line distance: 135.68 mi (218.36 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 Florida
Unincorporated community in Madison County, Indiana
| Population | 2,361 |
| Coordinates | 40.1603200, -85.7102500 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Florida (-85.71025, 40.16032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.49 | $46.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.50 | $52.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.99 | $57.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.04 | $66.09 |
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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