How far is Hammond, IN from Oxford, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Oxford, IN is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
79.62 mi
01h 54m
Flight
74.65 mi
120.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.65 mi
Kilometers
120.14 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.62 mi
Kilometers
128.13 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Wed, Apr 15, 11:01 PM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Wed, Apr 15, 11:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-15T20:06
Arrive Oxford
Wed, Apr 15, 10:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Morocco
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Hammond
39.8 mi
00h 57m
To Oxford
39.8 mi
00h 57m

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
78°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    10.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East McConnell Street

    691 ft · 14 sec · East McConnell Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McConnell Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wicker Avenue
69.1 mi · 87%
Indianapolis Boulevard
6.16 mi · 8%
173rd Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Southeastern Avenue
0.32 mi
Columbia Avenue
0.16 mi
175th Street
0.16 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 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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
74.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morocco
00h 57m from Hammond
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hammond and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Morocco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Hammond and 39.8 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.60 one way or $21.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Oxford, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oxford.

Stop Ideas Near Morocco

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

25 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Kankakee

40 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

50 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Dyer station

62 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 74.65 mi (120.14 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Oxford

Town in Oak Grove Township, Benton County, Indiana

Population1,145
Coordinates40.5197600, -87.2477900
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Oxford (-87.24779, 40.51976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.63 L · about $10.60
Round trip
$21.19
5.62 gal · 21.26 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.60 $21.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.95 $23.90
Premium $4.65 $13.08 $26.16
Diesel $5.30 $14.90 $29.81

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and Oxford, IN. The current time in Hammond is 20:06:38, although it is 21:06:38 in Oxford.

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.