How far is Middletown, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Middletown, IN to Hammond, IN is about 194.1 miles (312.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176 miles (283.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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
194.02 mi
03h 47m
Flight
175.99 mi
283.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.99 mi
Kilometers
283.23 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.02 mi
Kilometers
312.25 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Fri, Apr 17, 11:43 PM CDT
Return by in Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 4:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-17T20:55
Arrive Hammond
Sat, Apr 18, 12:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 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
9:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
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
Lafayette
IN

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

From Middletown
97 mi
01h 53m
To Hammond
97 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSE
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 Middletown and Hammond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Michigan Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · East Michigan Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto East 200 South

    2152 ft · 50 sec · East 200 South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    24.4 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Southeastern Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · Southeastern Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Cruse Street

    129 m · 14 sec · Cruse Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    111 m · 16 sec · East Market Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dickson Street

    526 ft · 20 sec · Dickson Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Ohio Street

    39 m · 6 sec · East Ohio Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Dickson Street

    542 ft · 22 sec · Dickson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    647 ft · 26 sec · East New York Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    1019 ft · 27 sec · North Pine Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    38 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 North: Chicago

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 36 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  22. 22

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  24. 24

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  25. 25

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown 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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 60%
I 65 North
29.8 mi · 15%
I 74 West
24.6 mi · 13%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 4%
Southeastern Avenue
6.27 mi · 3%
East Michigan Road
3.8 mi · 2%
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
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
176 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
01h 53m from Middletown
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Middletown 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 Middletown to Hammond?

The road trip is about 194.1 miles (312.3 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97 miles from Middletown and 97 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 176 miles (283.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.83 one way or $51.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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 Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 10.4 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 3.3 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 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 Lafayette.

RAIL

Lafayette station

2 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

38 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

41 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

63 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 175.99 mi (283.23 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

Town in Henry County, Indiana, United States

Population2,250
Coordinates39.4600500, -85.6488600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-85.64886, 39.46005)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.85 gal
25.92 L · about $25.83
Round trip
$51.66
13.7 gal · 51.84 L
Estimated CO2
60.9 kg one way
Round trip: 121.8 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.83 $51.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.13 $58.27
Premium $4.65 $31.88 $63.76
Diesel $5.30 $36.33 $72.66

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 Middletown, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Middletown is 20:55:42, although it is 19:55:42 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.