How far is Mulberry, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Mulberry, IN to Hammond, IN is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
108.22 mi
02h 09m
Flight
96.04 mi
154.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.04 mi
Kilometers
154.56 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.22 mi
Kilometers
174.17 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Wed, Apr 22, 11:04 PM CDT
Return by in Mulberry
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mulberry
2026-04-22T21:54
Arrive Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mulberry
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
Mount Ayr
IN

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

From Mulberry
54.1 mi
01h 04m
To Hammond
54.1 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    11 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    20 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Jackson Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Road 38

    4.9 mi · 8 min · State Road 38

  6. 6

    Continue on Walnut Street

    1 km · 2 min · Walnut Street

  7. 7

    Continue on SR 38

    2157 ft · 51 sec · SR 38

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    2928 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    89.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  10. 10

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  12. 12

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mulberry 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 38
90.7 mi · 84%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 7%
State Road 38
4.91 mi · 5%
I 80 West
1.41 mi · 1%
173rd Street
1 mi · 1%
East Jackson Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

SR 38

Merge slight left

89.8 mi · 01h 38m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
96.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Ayr
01h 04m from Mulberry
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Mulberry 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 Mulberry to Hammond?

The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Mount Ayr is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Mulberry and 54.1 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.41 one way or $28.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mount Ayr

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Ayr, 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 Mount Ayr.

RAIL

Rensselaer

12 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Kankakee

51 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

62 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Dyer station

63 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mulberry and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 96.04 mi (154.56 km).

Mulberry

#1 Mulberry

Town in Clinton County, Indiana

Population1,213
Coordinates40.3444800, -86.6652800
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Mulberry (-86.66528, 40.34448)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.82 gal
14.46 L · about $14.41
Round trip
$28.81
7.64 gal · 28.92 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.9 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.41 $28.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.25 $32.49
Premium $4.65 $17.78 $35.56
Diesel $5.30 $20.26 $40.52

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 Mulberry, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Mulberry is 21:54:44, although it is 20:54:44 in Hammond.

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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.