How far is Hammond, IN from North Judson, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to North Judson, IN is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.8 mi
01h 28m
Flight
45.35 mi
72.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.35 mi
Kilometers
72.98 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.8 mi
Kilometers
97.85 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Judson
Wed, Apr 22, 10:23 PM CDT
Return by in Hammond
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-22T20:55
Arrive North Judson
Wed, Apr 22, 10:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Hebron
IN

City in Porter County, Indiana, United States of America

From Hammond
30.4 mi
00h 44m
To North Judson
30.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and North Judson.

  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

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Crown Point, Hebron

    2311 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2265 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 231

    73 m · 4 sec · US Highway 231

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 231

    6.5 mi · 9 min · US Highway 231

  15. 15

    Continue on Pratt Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pratt Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Casey Street

    614 ft · 18 sec · West Casey Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Casey Street

    823 ft · 35 sec · West Casey Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Sigler Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Sigler Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Road 8

    14.8 mi · 21 min · State Road 8

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    7 mi · 10 min · South Washington Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 600 South

    5.4 mi · 8 min · West 600 South

  22. 22

    Continue on West Talmer Avenue

    3250 ft · 1 min · West Talmer Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Schricker Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · Schricker Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Schricker Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 8
14.8 mi · 24%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
11.4 mi · 19%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 13%
South Washington Street
7.05 mi · 12%
US Highway 231
6.51 mi · 11%
West 600 South
5.41 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

State Road 8

Continue on State Road 8

14.8 mi · 00h 21m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hebron
00h 44m from Hammond
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near North Judson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hammond to North Judson?

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Hebron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Hammond and 30.4 miles from North Judson.

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

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.11 one way or $16.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hammond and Mostly Sunny near North Judson.

Stop Ideas Near Hebron

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

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

RAIL

Dyer station

33 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
BUS

Gary, IN

34 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

Rensselaer

42 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Homewood

48 mi away
18015 Park Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and North Judson. Straight-line distance: 45.35 mi (72.98 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
North Judson

#2 North Judson

City in Starke County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,705
Coordinates41.2150400, -86.7758500
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: North Judson (-86.77585, 41.21504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.12 L · about $8.11
Round trip
$16.22
4.3 gal · 16.24 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.11 $16.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.14 $18.29
Premium $4.65 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $5.30 $11.40 $22.81

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hammond and North Judson. The current time is 20:55:23.

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.