How far is Hammond, IN from Walton, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Walton, IN is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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
120.75 mi
02h 39m
Flight
91.38 mi
147.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.38 mi
Kilometers
147.06 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.75 mi
Kilometers
194.33 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walton
Mon, May 4, 10:48 PM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Tue, May 5, 12:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-05-04T19:08
Arrive Walton
Mon, May 4, 9:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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
Rensselaer
IN

City in Indiana

From Hammond
60.3 mi
01h 19m
To Walton
60.4 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24, US 231: Wolcott, Remington

    1629 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    5 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    14.9 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    131 m · 16 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Washington Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East 100 North

    9.9 mi · 14 min · East 100 North

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto US 24 East, US 35 South: Fort Wayne, Kokomo

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1488 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight

    1476 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Logansport Bypass

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Logansport Bypass

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West May Street

    84 m · 12 sec · West May Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West May Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
57 mi · 47%
East 100 North
9.92 mi · 8%
East Washington Street
9.44 mi · 8%
Logansport Bypass
8.77 mi · 7%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 7%
US 24 East
2.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

57 mi · 01h 02m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
91.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rensselaer
01h 19m from Hammond
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Rensselaer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Hammond and 60.4 miles from Walton.

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

The direct path is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Walton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hammond and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Walton.

Stop Ideas Near Rensselaer

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

1 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

61 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Kankakee

63 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

70 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Walton. Straight-line distance: 91.38 mi (147.06 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Walton

Town in Cass County, Indiana

Population1,010
Coordinates40.6608700, -86.2419400
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Walton (-86.24194, 40.66087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.13 L · about $16.06
Round trip
$32.13
8.52 gal · 32.26 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.06 $32.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.12 $36.24
Premium $4.65 $19.83 $39.65
Diesel $5.30 $22.60 $45.19

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 · May 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and Walton, IN. The current time in Hammond is 19:08:09, although it is 20:08:09 in Walton.

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.