How far is Hammond, IN from Monticello, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Monticello, IN is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.35 mi
01h 52m
Flight
69.39 mi
111.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.39 mi
Kilometers
111.68 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.35 mi
Kilometers
142.18 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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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 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monticello
Sat, May 30, 3:43 PM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Sat, May 30, 4:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-05-30T12:51
Arrive Monticello
Sat, May 30, 2:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Roselawn
IN

City in Indiana, United States of America

From Hammond
44.2 mi
00h 56m
To Monticello
44.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24, US 231: Wolcott, Remington

    1629 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    5 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    14.7 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Railroad Street East

    55 m · 11 sec · North Railroad Street East

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Railroad Street East

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
57 mi · 64%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 9%
I 65 South
1.16 mi · 1%
173rd Street
0.64 mi · 1%
I 80 East
0.43 mi
Southeastern Avenue
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

57 mi · 01h 02m

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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
69.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roselawn
00h 56m from Hammond
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hammond and Sunny near Monticello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Roselawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Hammond and 44.2 miles from Monticello.

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

The direct path is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.77 one way or $23.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Monticello, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hammond and Sunny near Monticello.

Stop Ideas Near Roselawn

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

26 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Dyer station

43 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Kankakee

46 mi away
199 South East Ave.
BUS

Gary, IN

51 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 69.39 mi (111.68 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Monticello

City in west-central Indiana, United States

Population5,248
Coordinates40.7453200, -86.7647300
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Monticello (-86.76473, 40.74532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.8 L · about $11.77
Round trip
$23.53
6.24 gal · 23.6 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.77 $23.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.27 $26.54
Premium $4.65 $14.52 $29.04
Diesel $5.30 $16.55 $33.10

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 · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and Monticello, IN. The current time in Hammond is 12:51:19, although it is 13:51:19 in Monticello.

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.