How far is Hammond, IN from Warsaw, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Warsaw, IN is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
99.13 mi
02h 16m
Flight
88.61 mi
142.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.61 mi
Kilometers
142.61 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.13 mi
Kilometers
159.53 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warsaw
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-22T23:32
Arrive Warsaw
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Hanna
IN

Census-designated place in LaPorte County, Indiana

From Hammond
49.5 mi
01h 08m
To Warsaw
49.6 mi
01h 08m

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
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Merrillville, Valparaiso, Schererville

    2381 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Valparaiso, Valparaiso University

    75 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 81st Avenue

    5.5 mi · 8 min · East 81st Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on US Route 30

    6.6 mi · 9 min · US Route 30

  15. 15

    Continue on West Morthland Drive

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 28 min · West Morthland Drive

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1874 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    20 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Morthland Drive
67.9 mi · 68%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 8%
US Route 30
6.6 mi · 7%
East 81st Avenue
5.51 mi · 6%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
5.49 mi · 6%
I 65 South
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Morthland Drive

Continue on West Morthland Drive

67.5 mi · 01h 28m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
88.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hanna
01h 08m from Hammond
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Warsaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Hanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Hammond and 49.6 miles from Warsaw.

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

The direct path is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.20 one way or $26.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Warsaw, 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 Warsaw.

Stop Ideas Near Hanna

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

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

RAIL

Michigan City

36 mi away
100 Washington St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

42 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

43 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
BUS

Gary, IN

51 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 88.61 mi (142.61 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Warsaw

City in Indiana, United States

Population15,200
Coordinates41.2381000, -85.8530500
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Warsaw (-85.85305, 41.2381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.24 L · about $13.20
Round trip
$26.40
7 gal · 26.48 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.20 $26.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.89 $29.77
Premium $4.65 $16.29 $32.58
Diesel $5.30 $18.56 $37.13

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 Warsaw, IN. The current time in Hammond is 23:32:42, although it is 00:32:42 in Warsaw.

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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.