How far is Hammond, IN from North Terre Haute, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to North Terre Haute, IN is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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
149.84 mi
03h 28m
Flight
142.21 mi
228.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.21 mi
Kilometers
228.87 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.84 mi
Kilometers
241.14 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 6:44 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Sun, Apr 19, 9:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-19T02:16
Arrive North Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 5:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
10:04 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
Boswell
IN

Town in Grant Township, Benton County, Indiana, United State

From Hammond
75 mi
01h 44m
To North Terre Haute
74.8 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and North Terre Haute.

  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

    Continue on Indianapolis Boulevard

    5.9 mi · 13 min · Indianapolis Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Wicker Avenue

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Wicker Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    48.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    877 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Road 163

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Road 163

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on North Clinton Street

    3 mi · 6 min · North Clinton Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    2829 ft · 1 min · East Park Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Fruitridge Avenue

    15 m · 1 sec · Fruitridge Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fruitridge Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wicker Avenue
129 mi · 86%
Indianapolis Boulevard
6.16 mi · 4%
North Clinton Street
2.99 mi · 2%
North Main Street
2.72 mi · 2%
State Road 163
1.18 mi · 1%
173rd Street
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

Wicker Avenue

Continue on Wicker Avenue

58.8 mi · 01h 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
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
142.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boswell
01h 44m from Hammond
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Sunny near North Terre Haute.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hammond to North Terre Haute?

The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Boswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75 miles from Hammond and 74.8 miles from North Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.95 one way or $39.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and North Terre Haute, 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 Sunny near North Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Boswell

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

42 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

50 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Rensselaer

51 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Gilman

59 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and North Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 142.21 mi (228.87 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 North Terre Haute

Census-designated place in Vigo County, Indiana

Population4,305
Coordinates39.5278100, -87.3603000
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: North Terre Haute (-87.3603, 39.52781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.01 L · about $19.95
Round trip
$39.90
10.58 gal · 40.02 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.95 $39.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.50 $45.00
Premium $4.65 $24.62 $49.24
Diesel $5.30 $28.06 $56.12

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and North Terre Haute, IN. The current time in Hammond is 02:16:05, although it is 03:16:05 in North Terre Haute.

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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.