How far is Hammond, IN from Washington, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Washington, IN is about 265.2 miles (426.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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
265.23 mi
05h 00m
Flight
202.78 mi
326.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.78 mi
Kilometers
326.34 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.23 mi
Kilometers
426.84 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Sat, May 30, 12:59 PM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Sat, May 30, 5:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-05-30T06:59
Arrive Washington
Sat, May 30, 11:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:01 PM to 2:01 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
6:58 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lebanon
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Hammond
132.6 mi
02h 30m
To Washington
132.6 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    52.2 mi · 56 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, US 150: Wasington, Vincennes

    2382 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1913 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto East National Highway

    1841 ft · 37 sec · East National Highway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    44 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    36 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East National Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East National Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Southeast 4th Street

    152 m · 8 sec · Southeast 4th Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Center Street

    59 m · 3 sec · Center Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Southeast 5th Street

    1688 ft · 34 sec · Southeast 5th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    604 ft · 19 sec · East Walnut Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Northeast 3rd Street

    64 m · 9 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
135 mi · 51%
I 69 South
100 mi · 38%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 6%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 3%
East National Highway
2.3 mi · 1%
I 65 South
1.16 mi
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
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.4 mi
202.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
02h 30m from Hammond
Leave By
6:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hammond and Partly Sunny near Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 265.2 miles (426.8 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.6 miles from Hammond and 132.6 miles from Washington.

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

The direct path is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.4 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 6:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.30 one way or $70.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hammond and Partly Sunny near Washington.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

37 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

41 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

55 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Washington. Straight-line distance: 202.78 mi (326.34 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Washington

City in Daviess County, Indiana, United States

Population12,635
Coordinates38.6592200, -87.1727900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Washington (-87.17279, 38.65922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.36 gal
35.43 L · about $35.30
Round trip
$70.59
18.72 gal · 70.86 L
Estimated CO2
83.2 kg one way
Round trip: 166.4 kg / 367 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.30 $70.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.81 $79.62
Premium $4.65 $43.56 $87.12
Diesel $5.30 $49.65 $99.29

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and Washington, IN. The current time in Hammond is 06:59:10, although it is 07:59:10 in Washington.

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.