How far is McCordsville, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from McCordsville, IN to Hammond, IN is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
167.43 mi
02h 53m
Flight
142.18 mi
228.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.18 mi
Kilometers
228.81 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.43 mi
Kilometers
269.45 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM CDT
Return by in McCordsville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McCordsville
2026-04-23T01:58
Arrive Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McCordsville
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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From McCordsville
83.1 mi
01h 26m
To Hammond
84.3 mi
01h 26m

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
6 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Dresden Drive

    3 m · 1 sec · North Dresden Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on West Jamison Drive

    115 m · 19 sec · West Jamison Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Clearview Drive

    77 m · 17 sec · North Clearview Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Brookside Parkway

    588 ft · 28 sec · West Brookside Parkway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 600 West

    3079 ft · 1 min · North 600 West

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 800 N

    1 mi · 2 min · 800 N

  7. 7

    Continue on East 79th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East 79th Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oaklandon Road

    1482 ft · 40 sec · Oaklandon Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Fox Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Fox Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Sunnyside Road

    1242 ft · 29 sec · Sunnyside Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 79th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East 79th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East 82nd Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East 82nd Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South, SR 37 South

    3000 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    71 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    1318 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: Chicago

    5 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  23. 23

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  25. 25

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McCordsville 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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 70%
I 865 West
17.2 mi · 10%
I 465 West
11.6 mi · 7%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 5%
East 82nd Street
2.79 mi · 2%
East 79th Street
2.05 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 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
142.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 26m from McCordsville
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving McCordsville 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 McCordsville to Hammond?

The road trip is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from McCordsville and 84.3 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.29 one way or $44.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between McCordsville 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 McCordsville 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 McCordsville and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 142.18 mi (228.81 km).

McCordsville

#1 McCordsville

Town in Vernon Township, Hancock County, Indiana, United States

Population7,750
Coordinates39.9081000, -85.9227600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North Dresden Drive (-85.92247, 39.908215)
End: Columbia Avenue (-87.500185, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.36 L · about $22.29
Round trip
$44.57
11.82 gal · 44.72 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.29 $44.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.14 $50.27
Premium $4.65 $27.51 $55.01
Diesel $5.30 $31.35 $62.69

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 McCordsville, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in McCordsville is 01:58:31, although it is 00:58:31 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.