How far is Hammond, IN from Hobart, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Hobart, IN is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.03 mi
00h 27m
Flight
13.15 mi
21.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.15 mi
Kilometers
21.16 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.03 mi
Kilometers
25.8 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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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 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hobart
Fri, Apr 24, 2:50 AM CDT
Return by in Hammond
Fri, Apr 24, 3:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-24T02:22
Arrive Hobart
Fri, Apr 24, 2:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hammond
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Gary
IN

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

From Hammond
8 mi
00h 13m
To Hobart
8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Borman Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Central Avenue

    1781 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit, Central Avenue

    3268 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue

    1760 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Grand Boulevard

    2042 ft · 56 sec · Grand Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on North Lake Park Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · North Lake Park Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Old Ridge Road

    1371 ft · 38 sec · East Old Ridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1099 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Borman Expressway
8.75 mi · 55%
North Lake Park Avenue
1.96 mi · 12%
Central Avenue
1.55 mi · 10%
I 80 East
1.05 mi · 7%
173rd Street
0.64 mi · 4%
Grand Boulevard
0.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Borman Expressway

Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

8.75 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gary
00h 13m from Hammond
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hammond and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hobart.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Gary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Hammond and 8 miles from Hobart.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hammond and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hobart.

Stop Ideas Near Gary

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

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

BUS

Gary, IN

1 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

17 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

18 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Homewood

27 mi away
18015 Park Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Hobart. Straight-line distance: 13.15 mi (21.16 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Hobart

City in Lake County, Indiana, United States of America

Population27,913
Coordinates41.5322600, -87.2550400
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Hobart (-87.25504, 41.53226)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.14 L · about $2.15
Round trip
$4.30
1.14 gal · 4.28 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.15 $4.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.42 $4.85
Premium $4.65 $2.65 $5.31
Diesel $5.30 $3.02 $6.05

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Hammond and Hobart. The current time is 02:22:27.

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.