How far is North Judson, IN from Hammond, IN?
The driving distance from North Judson, IN to Hammond, IN is about 60.3 miles (97 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Porter County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Judson and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Judson and Hammond.
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Start on Schricker Avenue
4 m · 8 sec · Schricker Avenue
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Turn left onto West Talmer Avenue
3228 ft · 1 min · West Talmer Avenue
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Continue on West 600 South
5.4 mi · 8 min · West 600 South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto S 1000 W
69 m · 4 sec · S 1000 W
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Continue on South 1000 West
7 mi · 10 min · South 1000 West
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Turn left onto West Main Street
16.1 mi · 24 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto West Casey Street
823 ft · 34 sec · West Casey Street
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Continue on West Casey Street
614 ft · 15 sec · West Casey Street
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Continue on Pratt Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pratt Street
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Continue on US Highway 231
6.5 mi · 9 min · US Highway 231
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 231
48 m · 3 sec · US Highway 231
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 231
965 ft · 23 sec · US Highway 231
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Take the ramp left toward I 65 North: Chicago
1322 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard
1208 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard
1061 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard
1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard
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Turn left onto 173rd Street
1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street
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Turn right onto Columbia Avenue
830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Judson and Hammond.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Main Street
Turn left onto West Main Street
16.1 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Judson 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 North Judson to Hammond?
The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Hebron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from North Judson and 30.2 miles from Hammond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.03 one way or $16.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Judson and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.
Stop Ideas Near Hebron
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Judson and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 45.35 mi (72.98 km).
#1 North Judson
City in Starke County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,705 |
| Coordinates | 41.2150400, -86.7758500 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hammond
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 75,342 |
| Coordinates | 41.5833700, -87.5000400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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