How far is Hammond, IN from Owensville, IN?
The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Owensville, IN is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229 miles (368.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 54m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Owensville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Owensville.
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Start on Columbia Avenue
830 ft · 30 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Turn left onto 173rd Street
1 km · 2 min · 173rd Street
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Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue
1667 ft · 46 sec · Southeastern Avenue
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Turn left onto 175th Street
821 ft · 32 sec · 175th Street
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Turn right onto Indianapolis Boulevard
1325 ft · 22 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard
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Continue on Indianapolis Boulevard
5.9 mi · 13 min · Indianapolis Boulevard
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Continue on Wicker Avenue
58.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Wicker Avenue
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Keep slight left
21.6 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Continue straight
57.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
24.3 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right
1724 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto West Broadway Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto State Road 65
5.4 mi · 9 min · State Road 65
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Continue on North 1st Street
2039 ft · 44 sec · North 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Owensville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Wicker Avenue
Continue straight
63.4 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Hammond and Showers And Thunderstorms near Owensville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Owensville?
The road trip is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?
Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.6 miles from Hammond and 122.3 miles from Owensville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229 miles (368.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 6:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.58 one way or $65.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hammond and Showers And Thunderstorms near Owensville.
Stop Ideas Near Newport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Owensville. Straight-line distance: 229.01 mi (368.56 km).
#1 Hammond
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 75,342 |
| Coordinates | 41.5833700, -87.5000400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Owensville
Human settlement in Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,356 |
| Coordinates | 38.2719900, -87.6878000 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Owensville (-87.6878, 38.27199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $32.58 | $65.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.75 | $73.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.21 | $80.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.83 | $91.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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