How far is Hammond, IN from Scottsburg, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Scottsburg, IN is about 293.5 miles (472.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m 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
293.45 mi
05h 45m
Flight
228.13 mi
367.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.13 mi
Kilometers
367.14 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.45 mi
Kilometers
472.26 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scottsburg
Wed, May 13, 1:48 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Wed, May 13, 6:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-05-12T19:03
Arrive Scottsburg
Wed, May 13, 12:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:45 PM to 2:45 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
5:30 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
Speedway
IN

Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

From Hammond
146.8 mi
02h 52m
To Scottsburg
146.7 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    68.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 56, SR 61: Petersburg, Jasper

    1893 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    11.1 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South County Road 300 East

    2.9 mi · 11 min · South County Road 300 East

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South County Road 300 East

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
135 mi · 46%
I 69 South
116 mi · 40%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 5%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 3%
South County Road 300 East
2.93 mi · 1%
I 65 South
1.16 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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.4 mi
228.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Speedway
02h 52m from Hammond
Leave By
5:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Hammond and Sunny near Scottsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 293.5 miles (472.3 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?

Speedway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.8 miles from Hammond and 146.7 miles from Scottsburg.

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

The direct path is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.4 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 5:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.07 one way or $78.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hammond and Sunny near Scottsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Speedway

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 Speedway and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 9.8 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 10.5 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 10.5 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 Speedway.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

87 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Scottsburg. Straight-line distance: 228.13 mi (367.14 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Scottsburg

County seat in Indiana

Population6,703
Coordinates38.2886600, -87.2191700
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Scottsburg (-87.21917, 38.28866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 472 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.36 gal
39.2 L · about $39.07
Round trip
$78.14
20.72 gal · 78.4 L
Estimated CO2
92.1 kg one way
Round trip: 184.1 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.07 $78.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.06 $88.12
Premium $4.65 $48.22 $96.43
Diesel $5.30 $54.95 $109.90

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and Scottsburg, IN. The current time in Hammond is 19:03:10, although it is 20:03:10 in Scottsburg.

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.