How far is Hammond, IN from Garrett, IN?
The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Garrett, IN is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Garrett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Garrett.
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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
36.8 mi · 43 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 35 South: La Porte, South Bend
2175 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 31 South: Mishawaka, Plymouth
2273 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
21.9 mi · 25 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33: Goshen, Elkhart
2208 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right
655 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Main Street
5.4 mi · 9 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Elkhart Road
935 ft · 23 sec · Elkhart Road
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Continue on West Pike Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Pike Street
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Continue on Lincolnway East
12.8 mi · 21 min · Lincolnway East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.3 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto North 290 West
3.4 mi · 4 min · North 290 West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Albion Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Albion Road
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Continue on West Jefferson Street
1335 ft · 28 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto North Orange Street
107 m · 20 sec · North Orange Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on E 300 N
8.1 mi · 9 min · E 300 N
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto East Albion Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · East Albion Street
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Turn right onto North Randolph Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Randolph Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Randolph Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Garrett.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Borman Expressway
Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
36.8 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Garrett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Garrett?
The road trip is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Gulivoire Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Hammond and 70.7 miles from Garrett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 10:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Garrett, 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 Garrett.
Stop Ideas Near Gulivoire Park
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 Gulivoire Park.
South Bend station
Elkhart station
Niles station
Dowagiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Garrett. Straight-line distance: 123.48 mi (198.72 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 Garrett
City in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 6,429 |
| Coordinates | 41.3494900, -85.1355300 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garrett (-85.13553, 41.34949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.18 | $42.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.18 | $46.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.41 | $52.83 |
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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