How far is Hammond, IN from Montpelier, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Montpelier, IN is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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
169.94 mi
03h 51m
Flight
135.88 mi
218.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.88 mi
Kilometers
218.67 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.94 mi
Kilometers
273.5 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montpelier
Thu, Apr 16, 10:01 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 16, 12:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-16T05:10
Arrive Montpelier
Thu, Apr 16, 9:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
9:16 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
Walnut
IN

Unincorporated community in Marshall County, Indiana

From Hammond
84.9 mi
01h 55m
To Montpelier
85.1 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Merrillville, Valparaiso, Schererville

    2381 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Valparaiso, Valparaiso University

    75 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 81st Avenue

    5.5 mi · 8 min · East 81st Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on US Route 30

    6.6 mi · 9 min · US Route 30

  15. 15

    Continue on West Morthland Drive

    44.1 mi · 59 min · West Morthland Drive

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South

    2480 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    27.5 mi · 35 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 1000 North

    11.1 mi · 16 min · West 1000 North

  22. 22

    Continue on State Road 16

    3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road 16

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North 500 West

    6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road 500 West

    2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West

  25. 25

    Continue on North Cass Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Cass Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Canal Street

    954 ft · 22 sec · West Canal Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Wabash Street

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Wabash Street

  29. 29

    Continue on County Road 187 West

    2304 ft · 39 sec · County Road 187 West

  30. 30

    Continue on North Wabash Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · North Wabash Road

  31. 31

    Continue on North Wabash Avenue

    2919 ft · 53 sec · North Wabash Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Baldwin Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Baldwin Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West 4th Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Sears Drive

    2795 ft · 40 sec · Sears Drive

  35. 35

    Continue on East 4th Street

    5.4 mi · 6 min · East 4th Street

  36. 36

    Continue on East North 00 South

    14.4 mi · 16 min · East North 00 South

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Morthland Drive
44.1 mi · 26%
US 31 South
33 mi · 19%
East North 00 South
14.4 mi · 8%
South Wabash Street
11.8 mi · 7%
West 1000 North
11.1 mi · 7%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Morthland Drive

Continue on West Morthland Drive

44.1 mi · 00h 59m

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
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
135.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walnut
01h 55m from Hammond
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hammond and Showers And Thunderstorms near Montpelier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Walnut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Hammond and 85.1 miles from Montpelier.

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

The direct path is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.63 one way or $45.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Montpelier, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Montpelier.

Stop Ideas Near Walnut

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

56 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

60 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

74 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

81 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 135.88 mi (218.67 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Montpelier

City in Indiana, United States

Population1,666
Coordinates40.5539300, -85.2774700
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Montpelier (-85.27747, 40.55393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.7 L · about $22.63
Round trip
$45.25
12 gal · 45.4 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.63 $45.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.52 $51.04
Premium $4.65 $27.92 $55.85
Diesel $5.30 $31.82 $63.65

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and Montpelier, IN. The current time in Hammond is 05:10:04, although it is 06:10:04 in Montpelier.

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.