How far is Hammond, IN from Redding, IN?
The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Redding, IN is about 235.1 miles (378.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Perry Township, Clinton County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Redding.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Redding.
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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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Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit
2284 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
8.2 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
2002 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
129.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on I 465 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
47.5 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford
25.6 mi · 32 min
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Turn right onto Stevens Lane
618 ft · 32 sec · Stevens Lane
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Turn right onto Old State Hwy 37
590 ft · 26 sec · Old State Hwy 37
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old State Hwy 37
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Redding.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
129 mi · 02h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Sunny near Redding.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Redding?
The road trip is about 235.1 miles (378.3 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.6 miles from Hammond and 117.5 miles from Redding.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 7:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.30 one way or $62.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Redding, 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 Sunny near Redding.
Stop Ideas Near Colfax
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Darlington Municipal Utilities
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colfax.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Redding. Straight-line distance: 201.07 mi (323.59 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 Redding
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 4,262 |
| Coordinates | 38.7745000, -86.5038800 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Redding (-86.50388, 38.7745)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $31.30 | $62.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.30 | $70.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.63 | $77.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.02 | $88.05 |
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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