How far is Hammond, IN from Randolph, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Randolph, IN is about 200.7 miles (323 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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
200.73 mi
04h 20m
Flight
160.14 mi
257.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.14 mi
Kilometers
257.72 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.73 mi
Kilometers
323.05 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Randolph
Thu, Apr 23, 7:57 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 11:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Randolph
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 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
8:20 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
Winona Lake
IN

Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States

From Hammond
100.2 mi
02h 10m
To Randolph
100.5 mi
02h 10m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27 mi · 31 min · South Harrison Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Line Street

    40 m · 6 sec · Line Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Line Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Morthland Drive
106 mi · 53%
Lafayette Street
31.5 mi · 16%
South Harrison Street
27 mi · 13%
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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.6 mi
160.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winona Lake
02h 10m from Hammond
Leave By
8:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Randolph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200.7 miles (323 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?

Winona Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.2 miles from Hammond and 100.5 miles from Randolph.

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

The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 8:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.70 one way or $53.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Randolph, 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 Mostly Sunny near Randolph.

Stop Ideas Near Winona Lake

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

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

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Elkhart station

52 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

64 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Waterloo

70 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Niles station

77 mi away
598 Dey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Randolph. Straight-line distance: 160.14 mi (257.72 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 Randolph

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population4,201
Coordinates40.2661600, -84.9758000
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Randolph (-84.9758, 40.26616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.08 gal
26.81 L · about $26.70
Round trip
$53.40
14.16 gal · 53.62 L
Estimated CO2
62.9 kg one way
Round trip: 125.8 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.70 $53.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.11 $60.22
Premium $4.65 $32.95 $65.90
Diesel $5.30 $37.55 $75.10

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 Randolph, IN. The current time in Hammond is 02:37:31, although it is 03:37:31 in Randolph.

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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.