How far is Hammond, IN from Rockport, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Rockport, IN is about 130.5 miles (210 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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
130.47 mi
03h 10m
Flight
118.2 mi
190.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.2 mi
Kilometers
190.22 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.47 mi
Kilometers
209.97 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockport
Fri, Apr 17, 11:06 PM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Sat, Apr 18, 1:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-17T18:55
Arrive Rockport
Fri, Apr 17, 10:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
10:38 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
Earl Park
IN

Human settlement in Benton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Hammond
65.3 mi
01h 35m
To Rockport
65.2 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 200 North

    1884 ft · 33 sec · West 200 North

  11. 11

    Turn right

    7.1 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Council Street

    30.5 mi · 45 min · South Council Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Annapolis Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Annapolis Road

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 625N

    651 ft · 31 sec · County Road 625N

  15. 15

    Turn right onto B'Dale Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · B'Dale Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · B'Dale Road (Cord 25)

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wicker Avenue
81.5 mi · 62%
South Council Street
30.5 mi · 23%
Indianapolis Boulevard
6.16 mi · 5%
B'Dale Road
2.72 mi · 2%
Annapolis Road
0.78 mi · 1%
173rd Street
0.64 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 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
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
118.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Earl Park
01h 35m from Hammond
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Rockport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.5 miles (210 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Earl Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from Hammond and 65.2 miles from Rockport.

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

The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Rockport, 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 Rockport.

Stop Ideas Near Earl Park

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

36 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Gilman

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

Lafayette station

52 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Kankakee

62 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Rockport. Straight-line distance: 118.2 mi (190.22 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Rockport

Located along the Ohio River, Rockport is a city in Indiana's Spencer County in Ohio Township.

Population2,136
Coordinates39.8808700, -87.2789000
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Rockport (-87.2789, 39.88087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.43 L · about $17.35
Round trip
$34.69
9.2 gal · 34.86 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.35 $34.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.56 $39.13
Premium $4.65 $21.41 $42.82
Diesel $5.30 $24.40 $48.80

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and Rockport, IN. The current time in Hammond is 18:55:52, although it is 19:55:52 in Rockport.

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.