How far is Hammond, IN from Osgood, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Osgood, IN is about 229.2 miles (368.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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
229.21 mi
04h 26m
Flight
205.59 mi
330.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.59 mi
Kilometers
330.86 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.21 mi
Kilometers
368.87 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osgood
Wed, Apr 15, 2:51 PM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Wed, Apr 15, 6:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-15T09:24
Arrive Osgood
Wed, Apr 15, 1:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 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
8:06 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
Colfax
IN

Town in Perry Township, Clinton County, Indiana, United States

From Hammond
114.6 mi
02h 13m
To Osgood
114.6 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    12.5 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue

    742 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

    38.8 mi · 43 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Greensburg

    2181 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    532 ft · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Ireland Street

    1854 ft · 38 sec · North Ireland Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2149 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto South Michigan Avenue

    18.3 mi · 27 min · South Michigan Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Ripley Street

    19 m · 3 sec · West Ripley Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Ripley Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
157 mi · 69%
I 74 East
39 mi · 17%
South Michigan Avenue
18.3 mi · 8%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 4%
US 421
2.36 mi · 1%
I 65 South
1.16 mi · 1%
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
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
205.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colfax
02h 13m from Hammond
Leave By
8:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hammond and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Osgood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229.2 miles (368.9 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.6 miles from Hammond and 114.6 miles from Osgood.

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

The direct path is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 8:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.51 one way or $61.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Osgood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hammond and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Osgood.

Stop Ideas Near Colfax

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Colfax and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Darlington Municipal Utilities

Darlington , IN
222 W Main St, Darlington, IN 47940
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colfax.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

24 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

26 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

32 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

65 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Osgood. Straight-line distance: 205.59 mi (330.86 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Osgood

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,592
Coordinates39.1292200, -85.2916300
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Osgood (-85.29163, 39.12922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.09 gal
30.62 L · about $30.51
Round trip
$61.01
16.18 gal · 61.24 L
Estimated CO2
71.9 kg one way
Round trip: 143.8 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.51 $61.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.41 $68.81
Premium $4.65 $37.65 $75.30
Diesel $5.30 $42.91 $85.82

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and Osgood, IN. The current time in Hammond is 09:24:42, although it is 10:24:42 in Osgood.

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.