How far is Hammond, IN from Hidden Valley, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Hidden Valley, IN is about 254.1 miles (408.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218 miles (350.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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
254.05 mi
04h 56m
Flight
218.02 mi
350.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.02 mi
Kilometers
350.87 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.05 mi
Kilometers
408.86 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hidden Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-22T23:36
Arrive Hidden Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 4:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:57 AM to 1:57 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
7:06 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
Ulen
IN

Human settlement in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America

From Hammond
127 mi
02h 28m
To Hidden Valley
127.1 mi
02h 28m

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
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Hidden Valley.

  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

    12.5 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue

    742 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 1: Saint Leon, Lawrenceburg

    1139 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto SR 1

    12.5 mi · 21 min · SR 1

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Georgetown Road

    1 km · 1 min · Georgetown Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mitchell Road

    2040 ft · 2 min · Mitchell Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Fairway Drive

    2025 ft · 2 min · Fairway Drive

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Alpine Drive

    1422 ft · 1 min · Alpine Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ventura Drive

    129 m · 19 sec · Ventura Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Heidi Haven Drive

    1440 ft · 1 min · Heidi Haven Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right

    29 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
157 mi · 62%
I 74 East
70.6 mi · 28%
SR 1
12.7 mi · 5%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 3%
I 65 South
1.16 mi
173rd Street
0.64 mi
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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
218 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ulen
02h 28m from Hammond
Leave By
7:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Sunny near Hidden Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Hidden Valley?

The road trip is about 254.1 miles (408.9 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Ulen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127 miles from Hammond and 127.1 miles from Hidden Valley.

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

The direct path is about 218 miles (350.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 7:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.83 one way or $67.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Hidden Valley, 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 Sunny near Hidden Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Ulen

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

38 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

54 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Hidden Valley. Straight-line distance: 218.02 mi (350.87 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Hidden Valley

#2 Hidden Valley

Census-designated place in Dearborn County, Indiana

Population5,387
Coordinates39.1622800, -84.8430100
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Hidden Valley (-84.84301, 39.16228)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 409 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.97 gal
33.94 L · about $33.83
Round trip
$67.65
17.94 gal · 67.88 L
Estimated CO2
79.7 kg one way
Round trip: 159.4 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.83 $67.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.15 $76.30
Premium $4.65 $41.75 $83.49
Diesel $5.30 $47.58 $95.15

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 Hidden Valley, IN. The current time in Hammond is 23:36:21, although it is 00:36:21 in Hidden Valley.

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.