How far is Hammond, IN from Greencastle, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Greencastle, IN is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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
153.36 mi
03h 24m
Flight
138.04 mi
222.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.04 mi
Kilometers
222.16 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.36 mi
Kilometers
246.81 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greencastle
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-22T20:22
Arrive Greencastle
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From Hammond
76.7 mi
01h 42m
To Greencastle
76.6 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
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    80 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 43: Brookston, West Lafayette

    2054 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on West Lafayette, Indiana Veterans Home, Purdue University, VA Clinic, Tippecanoe, Battlefield, Prophetstown State Park

    65 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North River Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · North River Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South River Road

    37 m · 5 sec · South River Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South River Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South River Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    53.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West County Road 25 South

    2027 ft · 2 min · West County Road 25 South

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South County Road 125 West

    1954 ft · 1 min · South County Road 125 West

  19. 19

    Continue on Rockville Road

    2087 ft · 2 min · Rockville Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Jacob Street

    583 ft · 28 sec · Jacob Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Gillespie Street

    145 m · 23 sec · North Gillespie Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    1329 ft · 1 min · West Liberty Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Indiana Street

    527 ft · 23 sec · North Indiana Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Franklin Street

    10 m · 2 sec · West Franklin Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Indiana Street

    24 m · 4 sec · North Indiana Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Indiana Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
80 mi · 52%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 5%
North River Road
5.79 mi · 4%
I 65 South
1.16 mi · 1%
South River Road
1.05 mi · 1%
173rd Street
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

80 mi · 01h 27m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
138.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 42m from Hammond
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greencastle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Hammond and 76.6 miles from Greencastle.

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

The direct path is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 $20.40 one way or $40.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Greencastle, 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 Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greencastle.

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 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 Greencastle. Straight-line distance: 138.04 mi (222.16 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Greencastle

City in Indiana

Population10,338
Coordinates39.6444900, -86.8647300
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Greencastle (-86.86473, 39.64449)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.41 gal
20.49 L · about $20.40
Round trip
$40.80
10.82 gal · 40.98 L
Estimated CO2
48.1 kg one way
Round trip: 96.2 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.40 $40.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.01 $46.02
Premium $4.65 $25.18 $50.36
Diesel $5.30 $28.69 $57.39

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 Greencastle, IN. The current time in Hammond is 20:22:15, although it is 21:22:15 in Greencastle.

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.