How far is Hammond, IN from Mount Vernon, IN?
The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Mount Vernon, IN is about 281.7 miles (453.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.1 miles (407.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Mount Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Mount Vernon.
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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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Continue on Indianapolis Boulevard
5.9 mi · 13 min · Indianapolis Boulevard
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Continue on Wicker Avenue
58.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Wicker Avenue
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Keep slight left
21.6 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Continue straight
57.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
51.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 62 West: Lloyd Expressway
1547 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway
19.9 mi · 23 min · East Lloyd Expressway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Mount Vernon.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Wicker Avenue
Continue straight
63.4 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Sunny near Mount Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Mount Vernon?
The road trip is about 281.7 miles (453.3 km) and usually takes 06h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Universal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141 miles from Hammond and 140.7 miles from Mount Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.1 miles (407.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.48 one way or $74.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hammond and Sunny near Mount Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Universal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Universal.
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Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 253.13 mi (407.38 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 Mount Vernon
City in Posey County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 6,426 |
| Coordinates | 37.9322700, -87.8950300 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Vernon (-87.89503, 37.93227)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $37.48 | $74.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.27 | $84.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.26 | $92.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.72 | $105.44 |
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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