How far is Hammond, IN from Richmond, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Richmond, IN is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.7 miles (294 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
228.11 mi
04h 22m
Flight
182.68 mi
294 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.68 mi
Kilometers
294 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.11 mi
Kilometers
367.11 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Fri, May 15, 11:29 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Fri, May 15, 2:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-05-15T06:07
Arrive Richmond
Fri, May 15, 10:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 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
8:16 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jefferson
IN

Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana

From Hammond
114 mi
02h 11m
To Richmond
114.1 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
68°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    129.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    12.5 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis

    1087 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis

    44 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Williamsburg Pike, Tom Raper Way

    2610 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Williamsburg Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Williamsburg Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Northwest 5th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 5th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Richmond Avenue

    2947 ft · 1 min · Richmond Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on North D Street

    2026 ft · 58 sec · North D Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Chester Boulevard

    46 m · 2 sec · Chester Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1611 ft · 30 sec · North 8th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    113 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
153 mi · 67%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
59.2 mi · 26%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 4%
Williamsburg Pike
1.82 mi · 1%
I 65 South
1.16 mi · 1%
Northwest 5th Street
1.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.4 mi
182.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
02h 11m from Hammond
Leave By
8:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Hammond and Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114 miles from Hammond and 114.1 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 182.7 miles (294 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 8:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.36 one way or $60.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Richmond, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Hammond and Chance Rain Showers near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jefferson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Dayton Town Hall
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

Dayton Town Hall

Dayton , IN
721 Walnut St, Dayton, IN 47941
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jefferson.

RAIL

Lafayette station

30 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

35 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

68 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 182.68 mi (294 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Richmond

City in Indiana, United States

Population35,239
Coordinates39.8289400, -84.8902400
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Richmond (-84.89024, 39.82894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.05 gal
30.47 L · about $30.36
Round trip
$60.71
16.1 gal · 60.94 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 143.1 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.36 $60.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.24 $68.47
Premium $4.65 $37.46 $74.93
Diesel $5.30 $42.70 $85.39

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 · May 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and Richmond, IN. The current time in Hammond is 06:07:13, although it is 07:07:13 in Richmond.

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.