How far is Miami, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Miami, IN to Hammond, IN is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
130.1 mi
02h 52m
Flight
98.74 mi
158.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.74 mi
Kilometers
158.9 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.1 mi
Kilometers
209.37 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Sun, Apr 19, 10:08 AM CDT
Return by in Miami
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-04-19T08:16
Arrive Hammond
Sun, Apr 19, 11:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miami
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Koontz Lake
IN

City in Indiana, United States of America

From Miami
65 mi
01h 26m
To Hammond
65.1 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Elm Street

    16 m · 4 sec · South Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fulton Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Fulton Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    53.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Valparaiso

    1453 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    40.3 mi · 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Indiana Toll Road

  12. 12

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

    3216 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East

    543 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  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 Miami 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 West
40.6 mi · 31%
I 94 West
13 mi · 10%
Indiana Toll Road
9.52 mi · 7%
SR 49 North
9.22 mi · 7%
Fulton Street
1.1 mi · 1%
173rd Street
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

53.7 mi · 01h 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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
98.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Koontz Lake
01h 26m from Miami
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Miami 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 Miami to Hammond?

The road trip is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Koontz Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65 miles from Miami and 65.1 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Miami 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 Miami and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Koontz Lake

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

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

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South Bend station

33 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
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New Buffalo, Michigan

46 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

47 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

Michigan City

49 mi away
100 Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 98.74 mi (158.9 km).

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#1 Miami

Unincorporated community in Miami County, Indiana, United States

Population1,259
Coordinates40.6142100, -86.1063800
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-86.10638, 40.61421)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.38 L · about $17.31
Round trip
$34.62
9.18 gal · 34.76 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.31 $34.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.52 $39.04
Premium $4.65 $21.36 $42.72
Diesel $5.30 $24.35 $48.69

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Miami, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Miami is 08:16:18, although it is 07:16:18 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.