How far is Hammond, IN from Tipton, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Tipton, IN is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
145.61 mi
02h 59m
Flight
117.81 mi
189.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.81 mi
Kilometers
189.6 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.61 mi
Kilometers
234.34 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tipton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 10:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-23T04:26
Arrive Tipton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Wolcott
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Hammond
72.8 mi
01h 29m
To Tipton
72.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    100.5 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 28: Frankfort, Attica

    1348 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Walnut Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Hoke Avenue

    124 m · 13 sec · South Hoke Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Wabash Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · East Wabash Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East County Road 50 S

    2 mi · 3 min · East County Road 50 S

  17. 17

    Turn right

    2657 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto County Road 100 South

    7.8 mi · 12 min · County Road 100 South

  19. 19

    Continue on West 200 South

    6.1 mi · 9 min · West 200 South

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 200 South

    30 m · 2 sec · West 200 South

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South

    770 ft · 14 sec · West 200 South

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 200 South

    46 m · 2 sec · West 200 South

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South

    710 ft · 13 sec · West 200 South

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 200 South

    33 m · 2 sec · West 200 South

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West 200 South

  26. 26

    Continue on West Old State Road 28

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Old State Road 28

  27. 27

    Continue on West Jefferson Street

    2954 ft · 53 sec · West Jefferson Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
101 mi · 69%
West 200 South
9.87 mi · 7%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 6%
County Road 100 South
7.79 mi · 5%
East Wabash Street
3.41 mi · 2%
East County Road 50 S
1.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

101 mi · 01h 50m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
117.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wolcott
01h 29m from Hammond
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Tipton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Wolcott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Hammond and 72.8 miles from Tipton.

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

The direct path is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.38 one way or $38.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Tipton, 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 Mostly Sunny near Tipton.

Stop Ideas Near Wolcott

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

23 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

39 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Kankakee

80 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Tipton. Straight-line distance: 117.81 mi (189.6 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Tipton

County seat of Tipton County, Indiana, United States

Population4,990
Coordinates40.2822600, -86.0411000
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Tipton (-86.0411, 40.28226)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.45 L · about $19.38
Round trip
$38.77
10.28 gal · 38.9 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.38 $38.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.86 $43.72
Premium $4.65 $23.92 $47.84
Diesel $5.30 $27.26 $54.53

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and Tipton, IN. The current time in Hammond is 04:26:50, although it is 05:26:50 in Tipton.

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.