How far is Hammond, IN from Noble, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Noble, IN is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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
196.6 mi
04h 25m
Flight
159.21 mi
256.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.21 mi
Kilometers
256.22 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.6 mi
Kilometers
316.39 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Noble
Sat, May 30, 12:14 PM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Sat, May 30, 3:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-05-30T06:49
Arrive Noble
Sat, May 30, 11:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 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
8:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Warsaw
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Hammond
98.2 mi
02h 12m
To Noble
98.4 mi
02h 12m

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
76°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 Noble.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    105.6 mi · 2 hr 19 min · West Morthland Drive

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2056 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Lima Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Clinton Street

  20. 20

    Continue on N Clinton Street

    3 mi · 4 min · N Clinton Street

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Street

    31.5 mi · 37 min · Lafayette Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South Harrison Street

    7.9 mi · 9 min · South Harrison Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North State Line Road

    4.2 mi · 10 min · North State Line Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East 300 North

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East 300 North

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North 800 East

    1 mi · 4 min · North 800 East

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 800 East

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Morthland Drive
106 mi · 54%
Lafayette Street
31.5 mi · 16%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 4%
South Harrison Street
7.87 mi · 4%
US Route 30
6.6 mi · 3%
East 81st Avenue
5.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Morthland Drive

Continue on West Morthland Drive

106 mi · 02h 19m

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
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
159.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warsaw
02h 12m from Hammond
Leave By
8:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hammond and Sunny near Noble.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Warsaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Hammond and 98.4 miles from Noble.

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

The direct path is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 8:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.17 one way or $52.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Noble, 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 Noble.

Stop Ideas Near Warsaw

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

50 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

61 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Waterloo

72 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Niles station

74 mi away
598 Dey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Noble. Straight-line distance: 159.21 mi (256.22 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Noble

Township in Noble County, Indiana

Population65,835
Coordinates40.4694900, -84.8260700
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Noble (-84.82607, 40.46949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.94 gal
26.26 L · about $26.17
Round trip
$52.34
13.88 gal · 52.52 L
Estimated CO2
61.7 kg one way
Round trip: 123.4 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.17 $52.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.52 $59.03
Premium $4.65 $32.30 $64.60
Diesel $5.30 $36.81 $73.62

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 Noble, IN. The current time in Hammond is 06:49:01, although it is 07:49:01 in Noble.

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.