How far is Hammond, IN from Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.19 mi
00h 45m
Flight
19.06 mi
30.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.06 mi
Kilometers
30.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.19 mi
Kilometers
43.76 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakes of the Four Seasons
Thu, Apr 16, 1:44 AM CDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 16, 2:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-16T00:58
Arrive Lakes of the Four Seasons
Thu, Apr 16, 1:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hammond
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Merrillville
IN

Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana

From Hammond
13.6 mi
00h 22m
To Lakes of the Four Seasons
13.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Lakes of the Four Seasons.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Lakes of the Four Seasons.

  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

    9 mi · 11 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 109th Avenue

    1038 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on 109th Avenue

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto East 109th Avenue

    2240 ft · 52 sec · East 109th Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

    2259 ft · 45 sec · East 109th Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · East 109th Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East 109th Avenue

  18. 18

    Keep straight to continue on East 109th Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East 109th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Lake Shore Drive

    2060 ft · 2 min · North Lake Shore Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sunnyslope Drive

    826 ft · 38 sec · Sunnyslope Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Shoreline Road

    1619 ft · 1 min · Shoreline Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Happy Valley Road

    889 ft · 44 sec · Happy Valley Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Deer Valley Road

    929 ft · 41 sec · Deer Valley Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Deer Valley Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Lakes of the Four Seasons.

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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
9 mi · 33%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 30%
East 109th Avenue
5.23 mi · 19%
I 65 South
1.16 mi · 4%
173rd Street
0.64 mi · 2%
109th Avenue
0.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

9 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merrillville
00h 22m from Hammond
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hammond and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakes of the Four Seasons.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Lakes of the Four Seasons?

The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Merrillville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Hammond and 13.6 miles from Lakes of the Four Seasons.

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

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hammond and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakes of the Four Seasons.

Stop Ideas Near Merrillville

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

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

BUS

Gary, IN

14 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

Dyer station

16 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

28 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

29 mi away
18015 Park Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Lakes of the Four Seasons. Straight-line distance: 19.06 mi (30.68 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Lakes of the Four Seasons

#2 Lakes of the Four Seasons

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population7,033
Coordinates41.4103200, -87.2130900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Lakes of the Four Seasons (-87.21309, 41.41032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.63 L · about $3.62
Round trip
$7.24
1.92 gal · 7.26 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.62 $7.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.08 $8.17
Premium $4.65 $4.47 $8.94
Diesel $5.30 $5.09 $10.18

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hammond and Lakes of the Four Seasons. The current time is 00:58:54.

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.