How far is Hammond, IN from Franklin, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Franklin, IN is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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
208.69 mi
04h 17m
Flight
164.18 mi
264.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.18 mi
Kilometers
264.22 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.69 mi
Kilometers
335.86 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Fri, Apr 17, 11:03 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Fri, Apr 17, 2:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-17T05:45
Arrive Franklin
Fri, Apr 17, 10:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 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
8:26 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
Dayton
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Hammond
104.3 mi
02h 08m
To Franklin
104.4 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    14.5 mi · 16 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 38 West: Noblesville, Pendleton

    1886 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Street

    4 m · 1 sec · State Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1669 ft · 28 sec · State Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    29 m · 2 sec · State Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto E 700 S

    835 ft · 16 sec · E 700 S

  24. 24

    Continue on E 700 S

    5.3 mi · 7 min · E 700 S

  25. 25

    Continue on East 700 South

    21 mi · 31 min · East 700 South

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Buck Creek Road

    2683 ft · 2 min · Buck Creek Road

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto North 800 East Road

    136 m · 25 sec · North 800 East Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East 450 North

    1320 ft · 38 sec · East 450 North

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Buck Creek Park

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Buck Creek Park

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto North 900 East

    2997 ft · 2 min · North 900 East

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East 300 North Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 300 North Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Nobblett Road

    2865 ft · 2 min · Nobblett Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nobblett Road

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
145 mi · 70%
East 700 South
21 mi · 10%
Binford Boulevard
19.1 mi · 9%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 4%
E 700 S
5.44 mi · 3%
State Street
1.97 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
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.5 mi
164.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
02h 08m from Hammond
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.3 miles from Hammond and 104.4 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 8:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.79 one way or $55.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dayton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dayton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 5 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 9.7 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dayton.

RAIL

Lafayette station

12 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

35 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

38 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

71 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 164.18 mi (264.22 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Franklin

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States

Population1,228
Coordinates39.9739400, -85.1910800
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Franklin (-85.19108, 39.97394)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.88 L · about $27.79
Round trip
$55.58
14.74 gal · 55.76 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.79 $55.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.34 $62.69
Premium $4.65 $34.30 $68.60
Diesel $5.30 $39.09 $78.18

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and Franklin, IN. The current time in Hammond is 05:45:55, although it is 06:45:55 in Franklin.

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.