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

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Saint Paul, IN is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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
201.07 mi
03h 50m
Flight
178.44 mi
287.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.44 mi
Kilometers
287.17 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.07 mi
Kilometers
323.59 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Paul
Wed, Apr 15, 4:13 PM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Wed, Apr 15, 7:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-15T11:23
Arrive Saint Paul
Wed, Apr 15, 3:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
9:20 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
Dayton
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Hammond
100.5 mi
01h 55m
To Saint Paul
100.5 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue

    742 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

    30.3 mi · 33 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Saint Paul, Middletown

    1205 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Michigan Avenue

    136 m · 14 sec · North Michigan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto North County Road 800 West;South 800 East

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North County Road 800 West;South 800 East

  19. 19

    Continue on County Line Road

    989 ft · 28 sec · County Line Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Franklin Street

    788 ft · 37 sec · East Franklin Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    40 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
157 mi · 78%
I 74 East
30.6 mi · 15%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 4%
I 65 South
1.16 mi · 1%
North County Road 800 West
0.64 mi
South 800 East
0.64 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
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
178.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
01h 55m from Hammond
Leave By
9:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hammond and Chance Light Rain near Saint Paul.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.5 miles from Hammond and 100.5 miles from Saint Paul.

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

The direct path is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 9:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.77 one way or $53.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 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 Paul, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hammond and Chance Light Rain near Saint Paul.

Stop Ideas Near Dayton

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 Dayton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 7.2 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
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 6.7 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

12 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

35 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

38 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

71 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Saint Paul. Straight-line distance: 178.44 mi (287.17 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 Paul

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

Population1,059
Coordinates39.4281000, -85.6283100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Saint Paul (-85.62831, 39.4281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 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 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
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
7.1 gal
26.86 L · about $26.77
Round trip
$53.55
14.2 gal · 53.72 L
Estimated CO2
63.1 kg one way
Round trip: 126.2 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.77 $53.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.20 $60.39
Premium $4.65 $33.04 $66.09
Diesel $5.30 $37.66 $75.32

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and Saint Paul, IN. The current time in Hammond is 11:23:08, although it is 12:23:08 in Saint Paul.

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.