How far is Hammond, IN from Portland, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Portland, IN is about 189.1 miles (304.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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
189.1 mi
04h 07m
Flight
153.6 mi
247.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.6 mi
Kilometers
247.19 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.1 mi
Kilometers
304.32 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 PM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-23T08:44
Arrive Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 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
8:46 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
Warsaw
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Hammond
94.4 mi
02h 03m
To Portland
94.7 mi
02h 03m

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
58°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Merrillville, Valparaiso, Schererville

    2381 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Valparaiso, Valparaiso University

    75 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 81st Avenue

    5.5 mi · 8 min · East 81st Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on US Route 30

    6.6 mi · 9 min · US Route 30

  15. 15

    Continue on West Morthland Drive

    105.6 mi · 2 hr 19 min · West Morthland Drive

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2056 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Lima Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Clinton Street

  20. 20

    Continue on N Clinton Street

    3 mi · 4 min · N Clinton Street

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Street

    31.5 mi · 37 min · Lafayette Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South Harrison Street

    15.4 mi · 18 min · South Harrison Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Meridian Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Morthland Drive
106 mi · 56%
Lafayette Street
31.5 mi · 17%
South Harrison Street
15.4 mi · 8%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 4%
US Route 30
6.6 mi · 3%
East 81st Avenue
5.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Morthland Drive

Continue on West Morthland Drive

106 mi · 02h 19m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
153.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warsaw
02h 03m from Hammond
Leave By
8:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Partly Cloudy near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189.1 miles (304.3 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Warsaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Hammond and 94.7 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.15 one way or $50.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Portland, 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 Partly Cloudy near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Warsaw

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

50 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

61 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Waterloo

72 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Niles station

74 mi away
598 Dey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Portland. Straight-line distance: 153.6 mi (247.19 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Portland

City in and the county seat of Jay County, Indiana, United States of America

Population5,992
Coordinates40.4344900, -84.9777500
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Portland (-84.97775, 40.43449)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.67 gal
25.26 L · about $25.15
Round trip
$50.31
13.34 gal · 50.52 L
Estimated CO2
59.3 kg one way
Round trip: 118.6 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.15 $50.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.37 $56.74
Premium $4.65 $31.04 $62.08
Diesel $5.30 $35.38 $70.76

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 Portland, IN. The current time in Hammond is 08:44:57, although it is 09:44:57 in Portland.

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.