How far is Hammond, IN from Grabill, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Grabill, IN is about 150.5 miles (242.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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
150.48 mi
03h 25m
Flight
133.79 mi
215.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.79 mi
Kilometers
215.31 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.48 mi
Kilometers
242.17 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grabill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-22T21:09
Arrive Grabill
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 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
10:10 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
Plymouth
IN

City in Marshall County, Indiana, United States

From Hammond
75.1 mi
01h 42m
To Grabill
75.4 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Merrillville, Valparaiso, Schererville

    2381 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Valparaiso, Valparaiso University

    75 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 81st Avenue

    5.5 mi · 8 min · East 81st Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on US Route 30

    6.6 mi · 9 min · US Route 30

  15. 15

    Continue on West Morthland Drive

    105.6 mi · 2 hr 19 min · West Morthland Drive

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 69 North

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 1 North: Dupont Road

    769 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    107 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East Dupont Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Dupont Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Leo Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Leo Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Saint Joseph Street

    1737 ft · 29 sec · Saint Joseph Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1077 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Leo Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Leo Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Grabill Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Grabill Road

  26. 26

    Continue on State Street

    2372 ft · 53 sec · State Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Main Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Morthland Drive
106 mi · 70%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 5%
US Route 30
6.6 mi · 4%
I 69 North
6.6 mi · 4%
East 81st Avenue
5.51 mi · 4%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
5.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West Morthland Drive

Continue on West Morthland Drive

106 mi · 02h 19m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
133.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 42m from Hammond
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Grabill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.5 miles (242.2 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Hammond and 75.4 miles from Grabill.

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

The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.02 one way or $40.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Grabill, 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Grabill.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

37 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

47 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

55 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

61 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Grabill. Straight-line distance: 133.79 mi (215.31 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Grabill

City in Allen County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,164
Coordinates41.2108800, -84.9669100
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Grabill (-84.96691, 41.21088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.31 gal
20.1 L · about $20.02
Round trip
$40.05
10.62 gal · 40.2 L
Estimated CO2
47.2 kg one way
Round trip: 94.4 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.02 $40.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.58 $45.17
Premium $4.65 $24.71 $49.43
Diesel $5.30 $28.16 $56.33

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 Grabill, IN. The current time in Hammond is 21:09:11, although it is 22:09:11 in Grabill.

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.