How far is Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN to Hammond, IN is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.95 mi
00h 42m
Flight
19.06 mi
30.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.06 mi
Kilometers
30.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.95 mi
Kilometers
44.98 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Thu, Apr 16, 12:08 AM CDT
Return by in Lakes of the Four Seasons
Thu, Apr 16, 12:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakes of the Four Seasons
2026-04-15T23:25
Arrive Hammond
Thu, Apr 16, 12:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lakes of the Four Seasons
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Merrillville
IN

Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana

From Lakes of the Four Seasons
13.5 mi
00h 21m
To Hammond
14.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakes of the Four Seasons and Hammond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakes of the Four Seasons and Hammond.

  1. 1

    Start on Deer Valley Road

    929 ft · 43 sec · Deer Valley Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Happy Valley Road

    889 ft · 44 sec · Happy Valley Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Shoreline Road

    1619 ft · 1 min · Shoreline Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sunnyslope Drive

    826 ft · 38 sec · Sunnyslope Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lake Shore Drive

    2063 ft · 2 min · North Lake Shore Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East 109th Avenue

    4.3 mi · 9 min · East 109th Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East 109th Avenue

    21 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

    2263 ft · 45 sec · East 109th Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

    1121 ft · 28 sec · East 109th Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Chicago

    2095 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  13. 13

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  15. 15

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakes of the Four Seasons and Hammond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
9.12 mi · 33%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 29%
East 109th Avenue
5.03 mi · 18%
I 80 West
1.41 mi · 5%
173rd Street
1 mi · 4%
SR 152 North
0.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

9.12 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merrillville
00h 21m from Lakes of the Four Seasons
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakes of the Four Seasons and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hammond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakes of the Four Seasons to Hammond?

The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Merrillville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Lakes of the Four Seasons and 14.5 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakes of the Four Seasons and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Merrillville

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

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

BUS

Gary, IN

14 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

Dyer station

16 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

28 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

29 mi away
18015 Park Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakes of the Four Seasons and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 19.06 mi (30.68 km).

Lakes of the Four Seasons

#1 Lakes of the Four Seasons

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population7,033
Coordinates41.4103200, -87.2130900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Deer Valley Road (-87.212981, 41.410354)
End: Columbia Avenue (-87.500185, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.73 L · about $3.73
Round trip
$7.47
1.98 gal · 7.46 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.73 $7.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.21 $8.42
Premium $4.65 $4.61 $9.21
Diesel $5.30 $5.25 $10.50

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakes of the Four Seasons and Hammond. The current time is 23:25:44.

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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.