How far is Hammond, IN from Spencer, IN?
The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Spencer, IN is about 208 miles (334.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Spencer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Spencer.
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Start on Columbia Avenue
830 ft · 30 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Turn left onto 173rd Street
1 km · 2 min · 173rd Street
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Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue
1667 ft · 46 sec · Southeastern Avenue
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Turn left onto 175th Street
821 ft · 32 sec · 175th Street
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Turn right onto Indianapolis Boulevard
1325 ft · 22 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit
2284 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
8.2 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
2002 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
129.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on I 465 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis
1755 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
28.7 mi · 31 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Cloverdale, Greencastle
1958 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on S Main St
1681 ft · 29 sec · S Main St
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Continue on US Highway 231
8.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 231
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Continue on US Highway 231
7.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 231
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Continue on Fletcher Avenue
1442 ft · 41 sec · Fletcher Avenue
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Turn right onto East Morgan Street
1821 ft · 59 sec · East Morgan Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
37 m · 3 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Spencer.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Sunny near Spencer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Spencer?
The road trip is about 208 miles (334.8 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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 104 miles from Hammond and 104 miles from Spencer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 8:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.68 one way or $55.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Spencer, 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 Sunny near Spencer.
Stop Ideas Near Dayton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Lafayette City Hall
Morton Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dayton.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Spencer. Straight-line distance: 163.35 mi (262.89 km).
#1 Hammond
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 75,342 |
| Coordinates | 41.5833700, -87.5000400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spencer
Town in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,262 |
| Coordinates | 39.2867100, -86.7625100 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spencer (-86.76251, 39.28671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $27.68 | $55.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.22 | $62.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.16 | $68.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.93 | $77.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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