How far is Hammond, IN from Kendallville, IN?
The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Kendallville, IN is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Kendallville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Kendallville.
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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
12.6 mi · 17 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 90
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East
1438 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
99 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 9: Howe, Lagrange
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn straight
762 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight
22.1 mi · 33 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 700 North
3 mi · 4 min · County Road 700 North
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Continue on West North Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West North Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Rush Street
14 m · 2 sec · East Rush Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Rush Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Kendallville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
99 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers leaving Hammond and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kendallville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Kendallville?
The road trip is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Roseland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Hammond and 72.1 miles from Kendallville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.16 one way or $38.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Kendallville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hammond and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kendallville.
Stop Ideas Near Roseland
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 Roseland.
South Bend station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Kendallville. Straight-line distance: 116.05 mi (186.76 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 Kendallville
City in Indiana, USA
| Population | 9,893 |
| Coordinates | 41.4414400, -85.2649800 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kendallville (-85.26498, 41.44144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $19.16 | $38.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.61 | $43.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.64 | $47.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.94 | $53.89 |
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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