How far is Hammond, IN from Middlebury, IN?
The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Middlebury, IN is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Middlebury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Middlebury.
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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
80 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 43: Brookston, West Lafayette
2054 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on West Lafayette, Indiana Veterans Home, Purdue University, VA Clinic, Tippecanoe, Battlefield, Prophetstown State Park
65 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto North River Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · North River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South River Road
37 m · 5 sec · South River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South River Road
1 mi · 2 min · South River Road
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Turn left
27 mi · 41 min
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Turn right onto West South Boulevard
13.2 mi · 20 min · West South Boulevard
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Turn left
1853 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
40.5 mi · 1 hr
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
693 ft · 18 sec · West 8th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
2199 ft · 44 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 14th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 14th Street
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Turn left onto West Martz Market Street
563 ft · 25 sec · West Martz Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Martz Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Middlebury.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
80 mi · 01h 27m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Hammond and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Middlebury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Middlebury?
The road trip is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.1 miles from Hammond and 93 miles from Middlebury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 8:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.78 one way or $49.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Middlebury, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hammond and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Middlebury.
Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Lafayette City Hall
Morton Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Battle Ground.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Middlebury. Straight-line distance: 161.49 mi (259.89 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 Middlebury
Human settlement in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,608 |
| Coordinates | 39.2642100, -87.1189000 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middlebury (-87.1189, 39.26421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.78 | $49.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.94 | $55.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.58 | $61.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.85 | $69.69 |
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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