How far is Hammond, IN from Greentown, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Greentown, IN is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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
146.79 mi
03h 04m
Flight
110.54 mi
177.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.54 mi
Kilometers
177.89 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.79 mi
Kilometers
236.24 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greentown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-23T00:49
Arrive Greentown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 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
10:52 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
Wolcott
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Hammond
73.4 mi
01h 32m
To Greentown
73.4 mi
01h 32m

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
7 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    86.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Rossville, Lafayette

    1398 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    38.7 mi · 57 min

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 35 South, SR 22: Kokomo, Gas City

    2369 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East County Road 00 North South

    1 mi · 2 min · East County Road 00 North South

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road East 00 North South

    4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road East 00 North South

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    2361 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Meridian Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Meridian Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Meridian Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
86.3 mi · 59%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 6%
County Road East 00 North South
4.65 mi · 3%
SR 26
3.95 mi · 3%
I 65 South
1.16 mi · 1%
East County Road 00 North South
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

86.3 mi · 01h 34m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
110.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wolcott
01h 32m from Hammond
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Greentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Wolcott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Hammond and 73.4 miles from Greentown.

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

The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wolcott

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

23 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

39 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Kankakee

80 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Greentown. Straight-line distance: 110.54 mi (177.89 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Greentown

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,367
Coordinates40.4780900, -85.9666500
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Greentown (-85.96665, 40.47809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.61 L · about $19.53
Round trip
$39.07
10.36 gal · 39.22 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.53 $39.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.03 $44.06
Premium $4.65 $24.11 $48.22
Diesel $5.30 $27.47 $54.95

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 Greentown, IN. The current time in Hammond is 00:49:47, although it is 01:49:47 in Greentown.

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.