How far is North Liberty, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from North Liberty, IN to Hammond, IN is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
64.51 mi
01h 30m
Flight
55.57 mi
89.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.57 mi
Kilometers
89.43 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.51 mi
Kilometers
103.82 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Sun, Apr 19, 9:26 AM CDT
Return by in North Liberty
Sun, Apr 19, 11:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Liberty
2026-04-19T08:56
Arrive Hammond
Sun, Apr 19, 10:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:30 AM to 10:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Liberty
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
Town of Pines
IN

Town of the United States

From North Liberty
32.2 mi
00h 45m
To Hammond
32.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 North Liberty and Hammond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Liberty and Hammond.

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    52 m · 13 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Pierce Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pierce Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Pierce Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Pierce Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Osborn Street

    670 ft · 25 sec · Osborn Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Indiana Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Indiana Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Pine Lake Avenue

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Pine Lake Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1783 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward I 94 West: Chicago

    1289 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    37.2 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Liberty 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
37.4 mi · 58%
Pierce Road
10.8 mi · 17%
Pine Lake Avenue
7.07 mi · 11%
173rd Street
1 mi · 2%
Indiana Avenue
0.64 mi · 1%
SR 152 North
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left

37.2 mi · 00h 44m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Town of Pines
00h 45m from North Liberty
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving North Liberty 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 Liberty to Hammond?

The road trip is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Town of Pines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from North Liberty and 32.3 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around North Liberty and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Town of Pines

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Town of Pines, 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 Town of Pines.

RAIL

Michigan City

6 mi away
100 Washington St.
RAIL

New Buffalo

22 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

22 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
BUS

Gary, IN

33 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Liberty and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 55.57 mi (89.43 km).

North Liberty

#1 North Liberty

Human settlement in St.

Population1,909
Coordinates41.5342100, -86.4272300
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North Liberty (-86.42723, 41.53421)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.62 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.56 gal · 17.24 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.60 $17.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.70 $19.39
Premium $4.65 $10.61 $21.22
Diesel $5.30 $12.09 $24.19

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 North Liberty, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in North Liberty is 08:56:48, although it is 07:56:48 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.