How far is Hammond, IN from Manchester, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Manchester, IN is about 243.1 miles (391.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213 miles (342.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
243.14 mi
04h 39m
Flight
213.01 mi
342.8 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.01 mi
Kilometers
342.8 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.14 mi
Kilometers
391.29 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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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 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Sun, Apr 19, 3:15 PM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Sun, Apr 19, 6:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-19T09:36
Arrive Manchester
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hammond
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pike
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Hammond
121.5 mi
02h 19m
To Manchester
121.6 mi
02h 19m

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
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    129.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    12.5 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue

    742 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

    62.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan

    1295 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Farm Road

    31 m · 4 sec · County Farm Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Farm Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
157 mi · 65%
I 74 East
62.8 mi · 26%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 3%
I 65 South
1.16 mi
173rd Street
0.64 mi
I 80 East
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
213 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike
02h 19m from Hammond
Leave By
7:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Chance Rain Showers near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 243.1 miles (391.3 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?

Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.5 miles from Hammond and 121.6 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 213 miles (342.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.36 one way or $64.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Manchester, 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 Chance Rain Showers near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Pike

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pike and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Darlington Municipal Utilities

Darlington , IN
222 W Main St, Darlington, IN 47940
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pike.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

36 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

48 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

49 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 213.01 mi (342.8 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Manchester

Township in Dearborn County, Indiana

Population3,380
Coordinates39.1517200, -85.0121800
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Manchester (-85.01218, 39.15172)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 391 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.58 gal
32.48 L · about $32.36
Round trip
$64.71
17.16 gal · 64.96 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.5 kg / 336 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.36 $64.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.49 $72.98
Premium $4.65 $39.93 $79.86
Diesel $5.30 $45.51 $91.02

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and Manchester, IN. The current time in Hammond is 09:36:00, although it is 10:36:00 in Manchester.

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.