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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Cherry Street
34 m · 13 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn left onto West Park Drive
107 m · 13 sec · West Park Drive
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Turn left onto North Jefferson Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on N Goshen Rd
14.1 mi · 25 min · N Goshen Rd
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Turn right
6.7 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto West Old Trail Road
2815 ft · 1 min · West Old Trail Road
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Turn right onto North Binkley Road
2429 ft · 1 min · North Binkley Road
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Turn left
76.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton
9.2 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road
120 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
757 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road
125 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
1246 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
9.5 mi · 11 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines
3216 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East
543 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West
12.8 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard
1208 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard
1061 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard
1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard
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Turn left onto 173rd Street
1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street
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Turn right onto Columbia Avenue
830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 114.75 mi (184.67 km).
#1 Huntington
City in Indiana
| Population | 17,052 |
| Coordinates | 40.8831000, -85.4974800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hammond
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 75,342 |
| Coordinates | 41.5833700, -87.5000400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbia Avenue (-87.500185, 41.58337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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