How far is Hammond, IN from South Haven, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to South Haven, IN is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.28 mi
00h 37m
Flight
18.97 mi
30.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.97 mi
Kilometers
30.53 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.28 mi
Kilometers
35.85 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Haven
Sun, May 31, 10:03 AM CDT
Return by in Hammond
Sun, May 31, 10:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-05-31T09:26
Arrive South Haven
Sun, May 31, 10:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hammond
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
New Chicago
IN

Town in Lake County, Indiana, U.

From Hammond
11.1 mi
00h 18m
To South Haven
11.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and South Haven.

  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

    12.1 mi · 16 min · Borman Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 51: Ripley Street

    1328 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ripley Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ripley Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Hobart Road

    2626 ft · 57 sec · North Hobart Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 37th Avenue

    5 mi · 9 min · East 37th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto McCool Road

    2565 ft · 1 min · McCool Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Midway Drive

    1724 ft · 1 min · Midway Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fremont Road

    13 m · 2 sec · Fremont Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fremont Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Borman Expressway
12.1 mi · 54%
East 37th Avenue
5.04 mi · 23%
Ripley Street
1.62 mi · 7%
173rd Street
0.64 mi · 3%
North Hobart Road
0.5 mi · 2%
McCool Road
0.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Borman Expressway

Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

12.1 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Chicago
00h 18m from Hammond
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near South Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hammond to South Haven?

The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Hammond and 11.2 miles from South Haven.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hammond and Mostly Sunny near South Haven.

Stop Ideas Near New Chicago

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Chicago, 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 New Chicago.

BUS

Gary, IN

7 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

Dyer station

21 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

25 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

33 mi away
18015 Park Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and South Haven. Straight-line distance: 18.97 mi (30.53 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
South Haven

#2 South Haven

Town in Michigan, USA

Population5,282
Coordinates41.5419800, -87.1372600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: South Haven (-87.13726, 41.54198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.98 L · about $2.98
Round trip
$5.96
1.58 gal · 5.96 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.98 $5.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.36 $6.72
Premium $4.65 $3.68 $7.35
Diesel $5.30 $4.19 $8.38

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Hammond and South Haven. The current time is 09:26:04.

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.