How far is Hammond, IN from Huntingburg, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Huntingburg, IN is about 281.4 miles (452.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m 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
281.33 mi
05h 23m
Flight
228.76 mi
368.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.76 mi
Kilometers
368.15 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.33 mi
Kilometers
452.76 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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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 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntingburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:36 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Sun, Apr 19, 10:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-19T00:13
Arrive Huntingburg
Sun, Apr 19, 5:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:23 PM to 2:23 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
6:14 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
Fayette
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Hammond
140.7 mi
02h 41m
To Huntingburg
140.6 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    27 mi · 29 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane

    2002 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    17 mi · 23 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    919 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Mill Street

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Mill Street

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    7 mi · 8 min · West 6th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    37 m · 7 sec · East 6th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    6 m · 2 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
135 mi · 48%
I 69 South
75.2 mi · 27%
Mill Street
20.4 mi · 7%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 5%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 3%
West 6th Street
7.02 mi · 2%
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
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.6 mi
228.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayette
02h 41m from Hammond
Leave By
6:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Huntingburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281.4 miles (452.8 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?

Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.7 miles from Hammond and 140.6 miles from Huntingburg.

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

The direct path is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 6:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.45 one way or $74.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Huntingburg, 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Huntingburg.

Stop Ideas Near Fayette

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fayette.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

28 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

45 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

46 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

69 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Huntingburg. Straight-line distance: 228.76 mi (368.15 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Huntingburg

City in Dubois County, Indiana, United States of America

Population6,297
Coordinates38.2989400, -86.9550000
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Huntingburg (-86.955, 38.29894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.93 gal
37.58 L · about $37.45
Round trip
$74.89
19.86 gal · 75.16 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.5 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.45 $74.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.23 $84.46
Premium $4.65 $46.21 $92.43
Diesel $5.30 $52.67 $105.34

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and Huntingburg, IN. The current time in Hammond is 00:13:32, although it is 01:13:32 in Huntingburg.

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.