How far is Hammond, IN from Wayne, IN?
The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Wayne, IN is about 227.5 miles (366.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Wayne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Wayne.
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Start on Columbia Avenue
830 ft · 30 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Turn left onto 173rd Street
1 km · 2 min · 173rd Street
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Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue
1667 ft · 46 sec · Southeastern Avenue
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Turn left onto 175th Street
821 ft · 32 sec · 175th Street
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Turn right onto Indianapolis Boulevard
1325 ft · 22 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit
2284 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
8.2 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
2002 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
129.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right
12.5 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight right
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
1087 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
44 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Dayton
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
59.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 35 North
1178 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Williamsburg Pike
1246 ft · 16 sec · Williamsburg Pike
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Tingler Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Tingler Road
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Turn right onto Flatley Road
145 m · 21 sec · Flatley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Flatley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hammond and Wayne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Sunny near Wayne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hammond to Wayne?
The road trip is about 227.5 miles (366.2 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.7 miles from Hammond and 113.8 miles from Wayne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 8:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.28 one way or $60.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Wayne, 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 Sunny near Wayne.
Stop Ideas Near Jefferson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Dayton Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jefferson.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Wayne. Straight-line distance: 178.57 mi (287.38 km).
#1 Hammond
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 75,342 |
| Coordinates | 41.5833700, -87.5000400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wayne
Town in Wayne County, West Virginia
| Population | 4,271 |
| Coordinates | 39.8878300, -84.9255200 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wayne (-84.92552, 39.88783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 366 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $30.28 | $60.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.15 | $68.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.37 | $74.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.59 | $85.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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