How far is Hammond, IN from Liberty, IN?
The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Liberty, IN is about 242.1 miles (389.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Liberty.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Liberty.
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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
12.5 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight right
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
1087 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
44 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Dayton
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
59.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Williamsburg Pike, Tom Raper Way
2610 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto Williamsburg Pike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Williamsburg Pike
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Continue on Northwest 5th Street
1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 5th Street
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Turn left onto Richmond Avenue
2947 ft · 1 min · Richmond Avenue
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Continue on North D Street
2026 ft · 58 sec · North D Street
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Turn right onto Chester Boulevard
46 m · 2 sec · Chester Boulevard
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Continue on North 8th Street
14.4 mi · 20 min · North 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Liberty.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hammond and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Liberty.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Liberty?
The road trip is about 242.1 miles (389.7 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Thorntown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121 miles from Hammond and 121.1 miles from Liberty.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 7:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.20 one way or $64.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Liberty, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hammond and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Liberty.
Stop Ideas Near Thorntown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Darlington Municipal Utilities
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thorntown.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Liberty. Straight-line distance: 190.43 mi (306.46 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 Liberty
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,000 |
| Coordinates | 39.6356000, -84.9310700 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Liberty (-84.93107, 39.6356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $32.20 | $64.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.32 | $72.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.75 | $79.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.30 | $90.59 |
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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