How far is Hammond, IN from New Whiteland, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to New Whiteland, IN is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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
175.19 mi
03h 25m
Flight
158.16 mi
254.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.16 mi
Kilometers
254.54 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.19 mi
Kilometers
281.94 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Whiteland
Fri, May 1, 5:58 PM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Fri, May 1, 8:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-05-01T13:32
Arrive New Whiteland
Fri, May 1, 4:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 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
10:08 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
Battle Ground
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Hammond
87.6 mi
01h 42m
To New Whiteland
87.6 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
57°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and New Whiteland.

  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 left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: East Street

    1612 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South East Street

    10.3 mi · 17 min · South East Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Parkview Drive

    62 m · 11 sec · Parkview Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Sweetbriar Avenue

    49 m · 13 sec · Sweetbriar Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hollybrook Drive

    1178 ft · 52 sec · Hollybrook Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hollybrook Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
135 mi · 77%
I 465 South
17.8 mi · 10%
South East Street
10.3 mi · 6%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 5%
I 65 South
1.16 mi · 1%
173rd Street
0.64 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
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
158.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 42m from Hammond
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near New Whiteland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hammond to New Whiteland?

The road trip is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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 87.6 miles from Hammond and 87.6 miles from New Whiteland.

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

The direct path is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.30 one way or $46.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and New Whiteland, 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near New Whiteland.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

11 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

52 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

55 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and New Whiteland. Straight-line distance: 158.16 mi (254.54 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
New Whiteland

#2 New Whiteland

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population6,350
Coordinates39.5581000, -86.0952600
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: New Whiteland (-86.09526, 39.5581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.18 gal
23.4 L · about $23.30
Round trip
$46.61
12.36 gal · 46.8 L
Estimated CO2
54.9 kg one way
Round trip: 109.8 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.30 $46.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.28 $52.57
Premium $4.65 $28.76 $57.52
Diesel $5.30 $32.78 $65.56

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 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and New Whiteland, IN. The current time in Hammond is 13:32:32, although it is 14:32:32 in New Whiteland.

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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.