How far is Hammond, IN from Trafalgar, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Trafalgar, IN is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
184.39 mi
03h 37m
Flight
165.66 mi
266.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.66 mi
Kilometers
266.61 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.39 mi
Kilometers
296.75 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trafalgar
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-22T22:47
Arrive Trafalgar
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hammond
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Battle Ground
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Hammond
92.2 mi
01h 48m
To Trafalgar
92.1 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    129.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 144: Mooresville, Bargersville

    1718 ft · 53 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    3 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    31 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    600 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Johnson County Route 144

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Johnson County Route 144

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson County Route 144

    36 m · 2 sec · Johnson County Route 144

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnson County Route 144

    2228 ft · 38 sec · Johnson County Route 144

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson County Route 144

    31 m · 2 sec · Johnson County Route 144

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnson County Route 144

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Johnson County Route 144

  26. 26

    Continue on West Old Plank Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Old Plank Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto State Road 135

    7.1 mi · 11 min · State Road 135

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Pearl Street

    2083 ft · 57 sec · West Pearl Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
135 mi · 73%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 8%
I 69 South
9.54 mi · 5%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 4%
State Road 135
7.1 mi · 4%
Johnson County Route 144
5.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
165.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 48m from Hammond
Leave By
9:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Trafalgar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.2 miles from Hammond and 92.1 miles from Trafalgar.

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

The direct path is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 9:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.55 one way or $49.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Trafalgar, 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Trafalgar.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Battle Ground and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 5.2 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Battle Ground.

RAIL

Lafayette station

11 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

52 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

55 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Trafalgar. Straight-line distance: 165.66 mi (266.61 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 Trafalgar

Human settlement in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,430
Coordinates39.4161600, -86.1508200
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Trafalgar (-86.15082, 39.41616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.51 gal
24.63 L · about $24.55
Round trip
$49.10
13.02 gal · 49.26 L
Estimated CO2
57.9 kg one way
Round trip: 115.7 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.55 $49.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.69 $55.37
Premium $4.65 $30.30 $60.60
Diesel $5.30 $34.53 $69.06

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 Trafalgar, IN. The current time in Hammond is 22:47:28, although it is 23:47:28 in Trafalgar.

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.