How far is Hammond, IN from Lake Dalecarlia, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Lake Dalecarlia, IN is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.11 mi
00h 52m
Flight
18.28 mi
29.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.28 mi
Kilometers
29.42 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.11 mi
Kilometers
37.19 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Dalecarlia
Sun, Apr 19, 4:08 AM CDT
Return by in Hammond
Sun, Apr 19, 5:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-19T03:15
Arrive Lake Dalecarlia
Sun, Apr 19, 4:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Schererville
IN

Town in northwest Indiana, USA

From Hammond
11.6 mi
00h 26m
To Lake Dalecarlia
11.6 mi
00h 26m

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
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Lake Dalecarlia.

  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

    Continue on Indianapolis Boulevard

    5.9 mi · 13 min · Indianapolis Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Wicker Avenue

    10.8 mi · 18 min · Wicker Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West 157th Avenue

    1 mi · 4 min · West 157th Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Parrish Avenue

    1339 ft · 42 sec · Parrish Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 159th Avenue

    2.1 mi · 8 min · West 159th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lake View Drive

    1103 ft · 49 sec · Lake View Drive

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    1235 ft · 54 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1323 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Beacon Ridge

    846 ft · 39 sec · Beacon Ridge

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Lakeview Drive

    1962 ft · 1 min · South Lakeview Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    843 ft · 42 sec · Clark Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Burr Oak Terrace

    671 ft · 35 sec · Burr Oak Terrace

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Drive

    6 m · 1 sec · East Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wicker Avenue
10.8 mi · 47%
Indianapolis Boulevard
6.16 mi · 27%
West 159th Avenue
2.06 mi · 9%
West 157th Avenue
1 mi · 4%
173rd Street
0.64 mi · 3%
West Main Street
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Wicker Avenue

Continue on Wicker Avenue

10.8 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schererville
00h 26m from Hammond
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Lake Dalecarlia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Lake Dalecarlia?

The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Schererville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Hammond and 11.6 miles from Lake Dalecarlia.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Lake Dalecarlia.

Stop Ideas Near Schererville

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

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

RAIL

Dyer station

6 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
BUS

Gary, IN

17 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

Homewood

20 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

24 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Lake Dalecarlia. Straight-line distance: 18.28 mi (29.42 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Lake Dalecarlia

#2 Lake Dalecarlia

Census-designated place in Lake County, Indiana

Population1,355
Coordinates41.3308700, -87.3947600
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Lake Dalecarlia (-87.39476, 41.33087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.09 L · about $3.09
Round trip
$6.18
1.64 gal · 6.18 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.09 $6.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.49 $6.97
Premium $4.65 $3.82 $7.63
Diesel $5.30 $4.35 $8.70

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

There is no time difference between Hammond and Lake Dalecarlia. The current time is 03:15:45.

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.