How far is Hammond, IN from Saint Marys, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Saint Marys, IN is about 274 miles (440.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.2 miles (385 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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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
273.96 mi
05h 20m
Flight
239.21 mi
384.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.21 mi
Kilometers
384.97 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.96 mi
Kilometers
440.9 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Marys
Sun, Apr 19, 4:51 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Sun, Apr 19, 9:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-18T22:31
Arrive Saint Marys
Sun, Apr 19, 3:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:20 PM to 2:20 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
6:20 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
Whitestown
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Hammond
137.1 mi
02h 40m
To Saint Marys
136.9 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Saint Marys.

  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 left

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward State Street

    2492 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Paoli Pike

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Paoli Pike

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hilltop Road

    2382 ft · 2 min · Hilltop Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1825 ft · 2 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Spickert Knob Road

    896 ft · 41 sec · Spickert Knob Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Jones Lane

    1427 ft · 1 min · Jones Lane

  22. 22

    Continue on Saint Marys Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Saint Marys Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Marys Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
146 mi · 53%
I 70 East
106 mi · 39%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 3%
I 265 West
5.78 mi · 2%
Paoli Pike
1.41 mi · 1%
Saint Marys Road
1.23 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
05h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
239.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitestown
02h 40m from Hammond
Leave By
6:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hammond and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Marys.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Saint Marys?

The road trip is about 274 miles (440.9 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Whitestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.1 miles from Hammond and 136.9 miles from Saint Marys.

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

The direct path is about 239.2 miles (385 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 6:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.47 one way or $72.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hammond and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Marys.

Stop Ideas Near Whitestown

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 Whitestown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

31 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

47 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

66 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Saint Marys. Straight-line distance: 239.21 mi (384.97 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 Saint Marys

Unincorporated community in Floyd County, Minnesota

Population1,370
Coordinates38.3559000, -85.8646900
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Saint Marys (-85.86469, 38.3559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.67 gal
36.59 L · about $36.47
Round trip
$72.93
19.34 gal · 73.18 L
Estimated CO2
85.9 kg one way
Round trip: 171.9 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.47 $72.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.13 $82.25
Premium $4.65 $45.00 $90.01
Diesel $5.30 $51.29 $102.58

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and Saint Marys, IN. The current time in Hammond is 22:31:34, although it is 23:31:34 in Saint Marys.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.