How far is Huntington, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Huntington, IN to Hammond, IN is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.9 mi
02h 48m
Flight
114.75 mi
184.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.75 mi
Kilometers
184.67 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.9 mi
Kilometers
215.49 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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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 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Tue, May 12, 8:40 PM CDT
Return by in Huntington
Wed, May 13, 12:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-05-12T18:52
Arrive Hammond
Tue, May 12, 9:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
9:30 PM EDT
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
Koontz Lake
IN

City in Indiana, United States of America

From Huntington
67.2 mi
01h 24m
To Hammond
66.7 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Street

    34 m · 13 sec · Cherry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Park Drive

    107 m · 13 sec · West Park Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Jefferson Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on N Goshen Rd

    14.1 mi · 25 min · N Goshen Rd

  5. 5

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Old Trail Road

    2815 ft · 1 min · West Old Trail Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Binkley Road

    2429 ft · 1 min · North Binkley Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Indiana Toll Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines

    3216 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East

    543 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
N Goshen Rd
14.1 mi · 11%
I 94 West
13 mi · 10%
Indiana Toll Road
9.52 mi · 7%
SR 49 North
9.22 mi · 7%
North Jefferson Street
1.7 mi · 1%
173rd Street
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

76.3 mi · 01h 40m

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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
114.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Koontz Lake
01h 24m from Huntington
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Huntington and Partly Cloudy near Hammond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Koontz Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Huntington and 66.7 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.84 one way or $35.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Huntington and Partly Cloudy near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Koontz Lake

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

33 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

46 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

47 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

Michigan City

49 mi away
100 Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 114.75 mi (184.67 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

City in Indiana

Population17,052
Coordinates40.8831000, -85.4974800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Street (-85.49758, 40.883046)
End: Columbia Avenue (-87.500185, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.89 L · about $17.84
Round trip
$35.67
9.46 gal · 35.78 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.84 $35.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.12 $40.23
Premium $4.65 $22.01 $44.03
Diesel $5.30 $25.09 $50.18

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Huntington, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Huntington is 18:52:09, although it is 17:52:09 in Hammond.

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.