How far is LaPlace, IL from Hammond, IL?

The driving distance from LaPlace, IL to Hammond, IL is about 8 miles (12.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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
7.93 mi
00h 10m
Flight
6.69 mi
10.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.69 mi
Kilometers
10.76 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.93 mi
Kilometers
12.77 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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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 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Thu, Apr 16, 6:15 PM CDT
Return by in LaPlace
Thu, Apr 16, 6:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave LaPlace
2026-04-16T18:04
Arrive Hammond
Thu, Apr 16, 6:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in LaPlace
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lovington
IL

Township in Moultrie County, Illinois

From LaPlace
3.9 mi
00h 05m
To Hammond
4 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph WSW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    14 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Front

    762 ft · 39 sec · West Front

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 140 E

    2805 ft · 1 min · County Road 140 E

  4. 4

    Turn left

    6.8 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Don Ryan Street

    1762 ft · 1 min · Don Ryan Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    26 m · 4 sec · 5th Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between LaPlace 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
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 140 E
0.53 mi · 7%
Don Ryan Street
0.33 mi · 4%
West Front
0.14 mi · 2%
5th Street
0.02 mi
South Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

6.82 mi · 00h 10m

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 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
6.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lovington
00h 05m from LaPlace
Leave By
8:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving LaPlace and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hammond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8 miles (12.8 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

Lovington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from LaPlace and 4 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around LaPlace and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Lovington

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

34 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

56 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

67 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

77 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between LaPlace and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 6.69 mi (10.76 km).

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#1 LaPlace

LaPlace is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8000400, -88.7175700
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hammond

Village in Illinois

Population478
Coordinates39.7969800, -88.5917300
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: West Front (-88.71757, 39.799934)
End: 5th Street (-88.59173, 39.796994)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.28 gal
1.06 L · about $1.06
Round trip
$2.11
0.56 gal · 2.12 L
Estimated CO2
2.5 kg one way
Round trip: 5 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.06 $2.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.19 $2.38
Premium $4.65 $1.30 $2.61
Diesel $5.30 $1.49 $2.97

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 Illinois · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between LaPlace and Hammond. The current time is 18:04:45.

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.