How far is Hammond, IN from Springfield, IN?
The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Springfield, IN is about 288.8 miles (464.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.4 miles (395 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Springfield.
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Start on Columbia Avenue
830 ft · 27 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Turn right onto 173rd Street
2418 ft · 1 min · 173rd Street
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Turn left onto Calumet Avenue
1536 ft · 36 sec · Calumet Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward I 80, I 94, US 6, US 41 South: Detroit, Chicago
152 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
1864 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
2724 ft · 42 sec · Borman Expressway
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Continue on Kingery Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Kingery Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 394 South, I 94 West: Danville, Chicago
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North
1703 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 57 South: Memphis
1640 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right
155.1 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston
1676 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East
1.2 km · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East
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Continue on Illinois Route 16
6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto 18th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 130
1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
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Continue on Route 130
10 mi · 15 min · Route 130
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Continue on County Road 1825 East
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East
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Continue on County Road 1775 E
1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on 1700E
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
4 mi · 6 min · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on County Road 1700E
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 1700E
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Continue on North 1250th Street
13.3 mi · 20 min · North 1250th Street
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Turn left onto South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street
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Continue on County Road 1100 East
6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East
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Continue on North West Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · North West Street
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Continue on County Road 1150
24.3 mi · 33 min · County Road 1150
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
1742 ft · 32 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
2614 ft · 44 sec · South 1st Street
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Continue on 575E
1.8 mi · 3 min · 575E
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Continue on 700E
1.4 mi · 2 min · 700E
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Continue on 725E
4.3 mi · 6 min · 725E
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Court Street
3 mi · 4 min · North Court Street
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Take the ramp right
2131 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 69 South: New Harmony, Mount Vernon, Griffin
1585 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
45 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 66
1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 66
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Turn right onto Harmony Springfield Road
4.1 mi · 10 min · Harmony Springfield Road
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Continue on New Harmony Springfield Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · New Harmony Springfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Durlin Road
897 ft · 26 sec · Durlin Road
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Turn right onto North Springfield Road
49 m · 5 sec · North Springfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Springfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Springfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 57 South
Merge slight right
155 mi · 02h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Springfield?
The road trip is about 288.8 miles (464.7 km) and usually takes 06h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.5 miles from Hammond and 144.3 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.4 miles (395 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.43 one way or $76.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hammond and Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Dana
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dana.
Danville, Illinois
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Illinois Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 245.44 mi (394.99 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 Springfield
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,924 |
| Coordinates | 38.0425400, -87.8703000 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield (-87.8703, 38.04254)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 465 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $38.43 | $76.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.34 | $86.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.42 | $94.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $54.05 | $108.10 |
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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