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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
244.91 mi
05h 27m
Flight
229.01 mi
368.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.01 mi
Kilometers
368.56 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.91 mi
Kilometers
394.15 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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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 05h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owensville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:44 AM CDT
Return by in Hammond
Sat, Apr 18, 3:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-18T04:17
Arrive Owensville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
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 CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:06 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
Newport
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Hammond
122.6 mi
02h 43m
To Owensville
122.3 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph WSW

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.

  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

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1724 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West Broadway Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · West Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Road 65

    5.4 mi · 9 min · State Road 65

  17. 17

    Continue on North 1st Street

    2039 ft · 44 sec · North 1st Street

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wicker Avenue
227 mi · 93%
Indianapolis Boulevard
6.16 mi · 3%
State Road 65
5.4 mi · 2%
West Broadway Street
4.58 mi · 2%
173rd Street
0.64 mi
North 1st Street
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
229 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport
02h 43m from Hammond
Leave By
6:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

33 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Crawfordsville

47 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

74 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Owensville. Straight-line distance: 229.01 mi (368.56 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
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#2 Owensville

Human settlement in Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,356
Coordinates38.2719900, -87.6878000
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Owensville (-87.6878, 38.27199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 394 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.64 gal
32.71 L · about $32.58
Round trip
$65.16
17.28 gal · 65.42 L
Estimated CO2
76.8 kg one way
Round trip: 153.6 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hammond and Owensville. The current time is 04:17:19.

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.