How far is Hammond, IN from Worthington, IN?

The driving distance from Hammond, IN to Worthington, IN is about 226 miles (363.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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
226.02 mi
04h 31m
Flight
172.05 mi
276.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.05 mi
Kilometers
276.89 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.02 mi
Kilometers
363.75 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worthington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM EDT
Return by in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hammond
2026-04-22T22:25
Arrive Worthington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 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
7:56 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

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
Jefferson
IN

Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana

From Hammond
113 mi
02h 15m
To Worthington
113 mi
02h 15m

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
78°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    28.7 mi · 31 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Cloverdale, Greencastle

    1958 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on S Main St

    1681 ft · 29 sec · S Main St

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 231

    8.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 231

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 231

    7.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 231

  25. 25

    Continue on Fletcher Avenue

    1442 ft · 41 sec · Fletcher Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Morgan Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Morgan Street

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 231

    8 mi · 11 min · US Highway 231

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    1986 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on US Highway 231

    8.7 mi · 12 min · US Highway 231

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    1324 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    913 ft · 18 sec · North Jefferson Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
135 mi · 60%
US Highway 231
32.5 mi · 14%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
28.7 mi · 13%
I 465 South
10.3 mi · 5%
Borman Expressway
8.16 mi · 4%
I 70 West
2.97 mi · 1%
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
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.9 mi
172.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
02h 15m from Hammond
Leave By
7:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hammond and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Worthington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226 miles (363.7 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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 miles from Hammond and 113 miles from Worthington.

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

The direct path is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 7:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.09 one way or $60.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hammond and Worthington, 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 Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Worthington.

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jefferson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Dayton Town Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Dayton Town Hall

Dayton , IN
721 Walnut St, Dayton, IN 47941
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jefferson.

RAIL

Lafayette station

30 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

35 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

68 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Worthington. Straight-line distance: 172.05 mi (276.89 km).

Hammond

#1 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

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

#2 Worthington

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,417
Coordinates39.1250400, -86.9794500
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
End: Worthington (-86.97945, 39.12504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.98 gal
30.19 L · about $30.09
Round trip
$60.19
15.96 gal · 60.38 L
Estimated CO2
70.9 kg one way
Round trip: 141.8 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.09 $60.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.94 $67.88
Premium $4.65 $37.14 $74.28
Diesel $5.30 $42.33 $84.65

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 Worthington, IN. The current time in Hammond is 22:25:34, although it is 23:25:34 in Worthington.

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.