How far is Hammond, IN from Lagrange, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Lagrange, IN is about 123.7 miles (199 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.68 mi
02h 27m
Flight
107.7 mi
173.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.7 mi
Kilometers
173.32 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.68 mi
Kilometers
199.04 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lagrange
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Lagrange
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hammond
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Olive
IN

Unincorporated community in St.

From Hammond
61.7 mi
01h 13m
To Lagrange
62 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Borman Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 90

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    99 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Indiana Toll Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 9: Howe, Lagrange

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    762 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    7.9 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Wayne Street

    109 m · 18 sec · East Wayne Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Poplar Street

    35 m · 5 sec · South Poplar Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Poplar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
99 mi · 80%
Borman Expressway
12.6 mi · 10%
I 80 East
1.58 mi · 1%
SR 9
0.8 mi · 1%
173rd Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Southeastern Avenue
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
107.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olive
01h 13m from Hammond
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Lagrange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.7 miles (199 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Olive is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Hammond and 62 miles from Lagrange.

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

The direct path is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Lagrange, 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 Mostly Sunny near Lagrange.

Stop Ideas Near Olive

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

13 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

22 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

26 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

27 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Lagrange. Straight-line distance: 107.7 mi (173.32 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Lagrange

Human settlement in LaGrange County, Indiana, United States of America

Population2,802
Coordinates41.6417200, -85.4166500
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Lagrange (-85.41665, 41.64172)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.52 L · about $16.44
Round trip
$32.88
8.72 gal · 33.04 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.44 $32.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.54 $37.09
Premium $4.65 $20.29 $40.58
Diesel $5.30 $23.13 $46.25

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and Lagrange, IN. The current time in Hammond is 23:04:29, although it is 00:04:29 in Lagrange.

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.