How far is Hammond, IN from Stony Creek, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Stony Creek, IN is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.7 miles (154 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.95 mi
02h 25m
Flight
95.7 mi
154.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.7 mi
Kilometers
154.02 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.95 mi
Kilometers
176.95 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stony Creek
Thu, Apr 16, 8:45 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 16, 10:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-16T05:20
Arrive Stony Creek
Thu, Apr 16, 7:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hammond
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
New Carlisle
IN

Human settlement in St.

From Hammond
54.9 mi
01h 12m
To Stony Creek
55.1 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Stony Creek.

  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

    36.8 mi · 43 min · Borman Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 35 South: La Porte, South Bend

    2175 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 31 South: Mishawaka, Plymouth

    2273 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    29 mi · 35 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2649 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto County Road 40

    2 mi · 5 min · County Road 40

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West

    1267 ft · 40 sec · East County Line Road; South 1200 West

  20. 20

    Turn left

    848 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Borman Expressway
36.8 mi · 33%
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
31.1 mi · 28%
US 20 East
25 mi · 23%
South Main Street
3.51 mi · 3%
County Road 40
1.99 mi · 2%
173rd Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Borman Expressway

Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

36.8 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
95.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Carlisle
01h 12m from Hammond
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hammond and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stony Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Stony Creek?

The road trip is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km) and usually takes 02h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Hammond and 55.1 miles from Stony Creek.

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

The direct path is about 95.7 miles (154 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Stony Creek, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Stony Creek.

Stop Ideas Near New Carlisle

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

18 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

21 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

22 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

Niles station

26 mi away
598 Dey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Stony Creek. Straight-line distance: 95.7 mi (154.02 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 Stony Creek

Human settlement in United States of America

Population3,891
Coordinates41.5347700, -85.6499900
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Stony Creek (-85.64999, 41.53477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.69 L · about $14.63
Round trip
$29.26
7.76 gal · 29.38 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.63 $29.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.50 $33.00
Premium $4.65 $18.06 $36.12
Diesel $5.30 $20.58 $41.16

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and Stony Creek, IN. The current time in Hammond is 05:20:48, although it is 06:20:48 in Stony Creek.

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.