How far is Hammond, IN from Ingalls, IN?
The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Ingalls, IN is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Ingalls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Ingalls.
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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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Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit
2284 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
8.2 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
2002 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
129.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right
10.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
2681 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Binford Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Binford Boulevard
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 96th Street
1989 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
49 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto East 96th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East 96th Street
34 m · 2 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
2076 ft · 45 sec · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
29 m · 2 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
3041 ft · 1 min · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
41 m · 2 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
1 mi · 2 min · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Creek Road
71 m · 14 sec · Fall Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Fall Creek Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Fall Creek Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Creek Road
28 m · 6 sec · Fall Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Fall Creek Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Creek Road
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Continue on East 96th Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · East 96th Street
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Continue on West 1000 N
2023 ft · 46 sec · West 1000 N
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North Meridian Street
127 m · 24 sec · North Meridian Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Ingalls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Partly Sunny near Ingalls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Ingalls?
The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Brookston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Hammond and 86.6 miles from Ingalls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 10:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.04 one way or $46.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Ingalls, 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 Partly Sunny near Ingalls.
Stop Ideas Near Brookston
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 Brookston.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Ingalls. Straight-line distance: 143.15 mi (230.37 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 Ingalls
City in Madison County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,780 |
| Coordinates | 39.9569900, -85.8052600 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ingalls (-85.80526, 39.95699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.04 | $46.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.99 | $51.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.44 | $56.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.41 | $64.81 |
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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