How far is Middlebury, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Middlebury, IN to Hammond, IN is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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
184.04 mi
03h 30m
Flight
161.49 mi
259.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.49 mi
Kilometers
259.89 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.04 mi
Kilometers
296.18 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Sat, Apr 18, 2:56 AM CDT
Return by in Middlebury
Sat, Apr 18, 7:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middlebury
2026-04-18T00:25
Arrive Hammond
Sat, Apr 18, 3:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:30 AM to 10:30 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
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middlebury
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
Battle Ground
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Middlebury
93.3 mi
01h 45m
To Hammond
90.8 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Martz Market Street

    563 ft · 27 sec · West Martz Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2199 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    693 ft · 19 sec · West 8th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Forest Avenue

    24.1 mi · 37 min · South Forest Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    1853 ft · 33 sec · Cross Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    13.2 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    11.7 mi · 18 min · South Washington Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Holden Street

    137 m · 8 sec · Holden Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto North Main Street

    104 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Base Line Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Base Line Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Base Line Rd

    4 mi · 6 min · Base Line Rd

  16. 16

    Continue on Base Line Road

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Base Line Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South River Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South River Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South River Road

    57 m · 8 sec · South River Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto South River Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · South River Road

  20. 20

    Continue on N River Road

    2146 ft · 43 sec · N River Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    80.4 mi · 1 hr 27 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 Middlebury 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
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
N River Road
81.1 mi · 44%
South Forest Avenue
24.1 mi · 13%
Main Street
16.4 mi · 9%
South Washington Street
11.7 mi · 6%
Base Line Road
11.1 mi · 6%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

N River Road

Merge slight left

80.4 mi · 01h 27m

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
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
161.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 45m from Middlebury
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middlebury 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 Middlebury to Hammond?

The road trip is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Middlebury and 90.8 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.47 one way or $48.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Middlebury and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

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 Battle Ground and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 14.8 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
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 4.4 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 4.1 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Battle Ground.

RAIL

Lafayette station

11 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

52 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

55 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middlebury and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 161.49 mi (259.89 km).

Middlebury

#1 Middlebury

Human settlement in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America

Population3,608
Coordinates39.2642100, -87.1189000
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: West Martz Market Street (-87.1189, 39.264221)
End: Columbia Avenue (-87.500185, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.49 gal
24.58 L · about $24.47
Round trip
$48.95
12.98 gal · 49.16 L
Estimated CO2
57.7 kg one way
Round trip: 115.4 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.47 $48.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.60 $55.20
Premium $4.65 $30.20 $60.41
Diesel $5.30 $34.42 $68.85

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Middlebury, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Middlebury is 00:25:51, although it is 23:25:51 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.