How far is Lynn, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Lynn, IN to Hammond, IN is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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
221.49 mi
04h 26m
Flight
170.73 mi
274.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.73 mi
Kilometers
274.76 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.49 mi
Kilometers
356.45 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Thu, Apr 16, 5:17 PM CDT
Return by in Lynn
Thu, Apr 16, 10:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn
2026-04-16T13:50
Arrive Hammond
Thu, Apr 16, 6:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
8:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynn
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
Clarks Hill
IN

City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America

From Lynn
110.7 mi
02h 13m
To Hammond
110.8 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sherman Street

    28 m · 6 sec · Sherman Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1917 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    43.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East State Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East State Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Street

    29 m · 2 sec · State Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1653 ft · 28 sec · State Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    94 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    109 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    119 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    1515 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    1318 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: Chicago

    5 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  21. 21

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  23. 23

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynn and Hammond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 53%
State Street
18.6 mi · 8%
I 865 West
17.2 mi · 8%
I 465 West
11.6 mi · 5%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 4%
East State Street
1.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 07m

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
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.7 mi
170.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarks Hill
02h 13m from Lynn
Leave By
8:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lynn 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 Lynn to Hammond?

The road trip is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Clarks Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.7 miles from Lynn and 110.8 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 8:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.49 one way or $58.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lynn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Clarks Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clarks Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 4.8 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Dayton Town Hall
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

Dayton Town Hall

Dayton , IN
721 Walnut St, Dayton, IN 47941
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clarks Hill.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

24 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

24 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Crawfordsville

27 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

72 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 170.73 mi (274.76 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

Town in Randolph County, Indiana, United States

Population1,006
Coordinates40.0497700, -84.9396900
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn (-84.93969, 40.04977)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.59 L · about $29.49
Round trip
$58.98
15.64 gal · 59.18 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.49 $58.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.26 $66.52
Premium $4.65 $36.39 $72.79
Diesel $5.30 $41.48 $82.95

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lynn, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Lynn is 13:50:36, although it is 12:50:36 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.