How far is Hammond, IN from Westville, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Westville, IN is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
35.28 mi
00h 53m
Flight
31.12 mi
50.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.12 mi
Kilometers
50.09 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.28 mi
Kilometers
56.78 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM CDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-23T05:19
Arrive Westville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Portage
IN

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

From Hammond
17.6 mi
00h 26m
To Westville
17.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Borman Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 90

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Indiana Toll Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49: Chesterton, Valparaiso

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1757 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Calumet Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Calumet Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West State Road 2

    73 m · 4 sec · West State Road 2

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto West State Road 2

    911 ft · 19 sec · West State Road 2

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2335 ft · 2 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Plain Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · Plain Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Plain Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Borman Expressway
12.6 mi · 36%
Indiana Toll Road
9.5 mi · 27%
North Calumet Avenue
1.64 mi · 5%
I 80 East
1.58 mi · 4%
SR 49
0.72 mi · 2%
173rd Street
0.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Borman Expressway

Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

12.6 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portage
00h 26m from Hammond
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Westville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Hammond and 17.7 miles from Westville.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Westville.

Stop Ideas Near Portage

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

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

BUS

Gary, IN

14 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

Michigan City

28 mi away
100 Washington St.
RAIL

Dyer station

30 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

31 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Westville. Straight-line distance: 31.12 mi (50.09 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 Westville

Borough of New Jersey

Population5,854
Coordinates41.5414300, -86.9005800
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Westville (-86.90058, 41.54143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.71 L · about $4.68
Round trip
$9.35
2.48 gal · 9.42 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.68 $9.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.27 $10.55
Premium $4.65 $5.77 $11.54
Diesel $5.30 $6.58 $13.15

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

There is no time difference between Hammond and Westville. The current time is 05:19:31.

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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.