How far is Kokomo, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Kokomo, IN to Hammond, IN is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
134.79 mi
02h 29m
Flight
104 mi
167.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104 mi
Kilometers
167.37 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.79 mi
Kilometers
216.92 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Wed, Apr 22, 10:53 PM CDT
Return by in Kokomo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kokomo
2026-04-22T21:23
Arrive Hammond
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kokomo
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
Remington
IN

Indiana

From Kokomo
69.5 mi
01h 14m
To Hammond
65.2 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph WSW
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 Kokomo and Hammond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Sycamore Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Sycamore Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Sycamore Road

    1344 ft · 23 sec · West Sycamore Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Sycamore Lane

    2234 ft · 38 sec · West Sycamore Lane

  4. 4

    Continue on West Jefferson Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Jefferson Road

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road West 100 North

    8.9 mi · 13 min · County Road West 100 North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Michigan Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Michigan Street

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 600 East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 600 East

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Road 26

    6 mi · 8 min · State Road 26

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 900 North

    1023 ft · 17 sec · County Road 900 North

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    2092 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 900 North

    11.5 mi · 17 min · County Road 900 North

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    2011 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    86.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  15. 15

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  17. 17

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kokomo 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 900 North
98.4 mi · 73%
County Road West 100 North
8.93 mi · 7%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 6%
State Road 26
5.99 mi · 4%
East Main Street
4.47 mi · 3%
Michigan Street
3.36 mi · 2%
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 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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
104 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Remington
01h 14m from Kokomo
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Kokomo 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 Kokomo to Hammond?

The road trip is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Kokomo and 65.2 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 104 miles (167.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.95 one way or $35.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Kokomo and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Remington

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

20 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

44 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Gilman

71 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

72 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kokomo and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 104 mi (167.37 km).

Kokomo

#1 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)
End: Columbia Avenue (-87.500185, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18 L · about $17.95
Round trip
$35.90
9.52 gal · 36 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.95 $35.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.24 $40.49
Premium $4.65 $22.15 $44.31
Diesel $5.30 $25.25 $50.49

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 Kokomo, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Kokomo is 21:23:55, although it is 20:23:55 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.