How far is Hammond, IN from Highland, IN?
The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Highland, IN is about 4 miles (6.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Highland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Highland.
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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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Continue on Indianapolis Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Indianapolis Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
1 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Parrish Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · Parrish Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parrish Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Highland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Indianapolis Boulevard
Continue on Indianapolis Boulevard
1.39 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Hammond and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely near Highland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Highland?
The road trip is about 4 miles (6.4 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Munster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2 miles from Hammond and 2 miles from Highland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.53 one way or $1.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hammond and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely near Highland.
Stop Ideas Near Munster
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 Munster.
Dyer station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Highland. Straight-line distance: 3.22 mi (5.19 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 Highland
Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 22,283 |
| Coordinates | 41.5536500, -87.4519800 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland (-87.45198, 41.55365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.53 | $1.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.60 | $1.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.65 | $1.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.74 | $1.49 |
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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