How far is Jonesboro, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, IN to Hammond, IN is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.1 mi
03h 28m
Flight
123.84 mi
199.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.84 mi
Kilometers
199.3 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.1 mi
Kilometers
264.09 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 7:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-23T00:28
Arrive Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:29 AM to 10:29 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
9:00 PM EDT
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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From Jonesboro
82 mi
01h 44m
To Hammond
82.1 mi
01h 44m

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 EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Hi Way Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Hi Way Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on West 500 S

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 500 S

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Strawtown Pike

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Strawtown Pike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West County Road 900 South

    6.7 mi · 10 min · West County Road 900 South

  6. 6

    Continue on East County Road 400 South

    21.1 mi · 31 min · East County Road 400 South

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road West 400 South

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road West 400 South

  9. 9

    Continue on State Road 26

    10.4 mi · 14 min · State Road 26

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road 900 North

    1023 ft · 17 sec · County Road 900 North

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    2092 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 900 North

    11.5 mi · 17 min · County Road 900 North

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    2011 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    86.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  16. 16

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  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 Jonesboro and Hammond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 900 North
98.4 mi · 60%
East County Road 400 South
21.1 mi · 13%
State Road 26
10.4 mi · 6%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 5%
West County Road 900 South
6.68 mi · 4%
East Main Street
5.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

County Road 900 North

Merge slight left

86.3 mi · 01h 34m

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
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
123.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 44m from Jonesboro
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Jonesboro and 82.1 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.83 one way or $43.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 123.84 mi (199.3 km).

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#1 Jonesboro

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

Population1,629
Coordinates40.4797600, -85.6277500
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro (-85.62775, 40.47976)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.92 L · about $21.83
Round trip
$43.67
11.58 gal · 43.84 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.83 $43.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.62 $49.25
Premium $4.65 $26.95 $53.89
Diesel $5.30 $30.71 $61.42

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 Jonesboro, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Jonesboro is 00:28:09, although it is 23:28:09 in Hammond.

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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.