How far is Hammond, IN from Winamac, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Winamac, IN is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
79.13 mi
01h 54m
Flight
59.31 mi
95.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.31 mi
Kilometers
95.45 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.13 mi
Kilometers
127.35 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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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 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winamac
Sat, May 2, 2:20 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Sat, May 2, 3:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-05-01T23:25
Arrive Winamac
Sat, May 2, 1:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Wanatah
IN

Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America

From Hammond
39.5 mi
00h 57m
To Winamac
39.6 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.4 mi · 34 min · West Morthland Drive

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    949 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    740 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North 400 East

    6.2 mi · 9 min · North 400 East

  19. 19

    Continue on North Heaton Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Heaton Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South 400 E

    3.9 mi · 5 min · South 400 E

  21. 21

    Continue on S 400 E

    1.4 mi · 2 min · S 400 E

  22. 22

    Continue on South 400 East

    10.5 mi · 16 min · South 400 East

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Monticello Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Morthland Drive
25.7 mi · 33%
South 400 East
10.5 mi · 13%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 10%
US Route 30
6.6 mi · 8%
North 400 East
6.21 mi · 8%
East 81st Avenue
5.51 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

West Morthland Drive

Continue on West Morthland Drive

25.4 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wanatah
00h 57m from Hammond
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Mostly Sunny near Winamac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Wanatah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Hammond and 39.6 miles from Winamac.

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

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.52 one way or $21.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wanatah

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

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

RAIL

Michigan City

32 mi away
100 Washington St.
BUS

Gary, IN

41 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

42 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

43 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Winamac. Straight-line distance: 59.31 mi (95.45 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Winamac

County seat in Indiana

Population2,295
Coordinates41.0514300, -86.6030600
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Winamac (-86.60306, 41.05143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.57 L · about $10.52
Round trip
$21.04
5.58 gal · 21.14 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.52 $21.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.87 $23.73
Premium $4.65 $12.98 $25.97
Diesel $5.30 $14.80 $29.60

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 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hammond, IN and Winamac, IN. The current time in Hammond is 23:25:29, although it is 00:25:29 in Winamac.

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.