How far is Hammond, IN from Osceola, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Osceola, IN is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
81.67 mi
01h 46m
Flight
73.78 mi
118.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.78 mi
Kilometers
118.73 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.67 mi
Kilometers
131.44 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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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 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osceola
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-23T01:29
Arrive Osceola
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Davis
IN

Township in Starke County, Indiana

From Hammond
40.8 mi
00h 53m
To Osceola
40.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    36.8 mi · 43 min · Borman Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 35 South: La Porte, South Bend

    2175 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 31 South: Mishawaka, Plymouth

    2273 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1571 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Road

    105 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Elm Road

    1697 ft · 29 sec · Elm Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Capital Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Capital Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way East

    2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Way East

  18. 18

    Continue on Lincolnway West

    1879 ft · 32 sec · Lincolnway West

  19. 19

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lincoln Way West

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Erie Street

    675 ft · 30 sec · Erie Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Erie Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Borman Expressway
36.8 mi · 45%
US 20 East
25 mi · 31%
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
11.9 mi · 15%
Capital Avenue
2.38 mi · 3%
Lincoln Way East
1.97 mi · 2%
Lincoln Way West
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Borman Expressway

Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

36.8 mi · 00h 43m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
73.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Davis
00h 53m from Hammond
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Osceola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Davis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Hammond and 40.9 miles from Osceola.

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

The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Osceola, 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 Mostly Sunny near Osceola.

Stop Ideas Near Davis

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

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

RAIL

Michigan City

7 mi away
100 Washington St.
RAIL

New Buffalo

11 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

11 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
BUS

Gary, IN

44 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Osceola. Straight-line distance: 73.78 mi (118.73 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Osceola

Human settlement in St.

Population2,486
Coordinates41.6650500, -86.0758400
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Osceola (-86.07584, 41.66505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.91 L · about $10.86
Round trip
$21.72
5.76 gal · 21.82 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.86 $21.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.25 $24.50
Premium $4.65 $13.40 $26.81
Diesel $5.30 $15.28 $30.55

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and Osceola, IN. The current time in Hammond is 01:29:14, although it is 02:29:14 in Osceola.

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.