How far is Hammond, IN from Fortville, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Fortville, IN is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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
170.41 mi
03h 22m
Flight
143.13 mi
230.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.13 mi
Kilometers
230.35 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.41 mi
Kilometers
274.25 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fortville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-23T01:15
Arrive Fortville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
10:16 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
85.2 mi
01h 41m
To Fortville
85.2 mi
01h 41m

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 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    2681 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Binford Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Binford Boulevard

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 96th Street

    1989 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    49 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East 96th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 96th Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East 96th Street

    34 m · 2 sec · East 96th Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street

    2076 ft · 45 sec · East 96th Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street

    29 m · 2 sec · East 96th Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street

    3041 ft · 1 min · East 96th Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street

    41 m · 2 sec · East 96th Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East 96th Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Creek Road

    71 m · 14 sec · Fall Creek Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Fall Creek Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Fall Creek Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Creek Road

    28 m · 6 sec · Fall Creek Road

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Fall Creek Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Creek Road

  30. 30

    Continue on East 96th Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · East 96th Street

  31. 31

    Continue on West 1000 N

    2023 ft · 46 sec · West 1000 N

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    2629 ft · 52 sec · West Broadway Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    88 m · 13 sec · South Main Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Noel Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
5 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
145 mi · 85%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 5%
East 96th Street
6.72 mi · 4%
Binford Boulevard
2.95 mi · 2%
Fall Creek Road
2.54 mi · 1%
I 65 South
1.16 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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
143.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookston
01h 41m from Hammond
Leave By
10:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Fortville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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 85.2 miles from Hammond and 85.2 miles from Fortville.

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

The direct path is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 10:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.66 one way or $45.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

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 Fortville. Straight-line distance: 143.13 mi (230.35 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Fortville

Town in Indiana, United States

Population4,220
Coordinates39.9322600, -85.8480400
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Fortville (-85.84804, 39.93226)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.01 gal
22.76 L · about $22.66
Round trip
$45.33
12.02 gal · 45.52 L
Estimated CO2
53.4 kg one way
Round trip: 106.8 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.66 $45.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.56 $51.12
Premium $4.65 $27.97 $55.94
Diesel $5.30 $31.88 $63.75

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 Fortville, IN. The current time in Hammond is 01:15:15, although it is 02:15:15 in Fortville.

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.