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

The driving distance from North Vernon, IN to Hammond, IN is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.7 miles (327.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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
227.36 mi
03h 53m
Flight
203.67 mi
327.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.67 mi
Kilometers
327.77 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.36 mi
Kilometers
365.9 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM CDT
Return by in North Vernon
Thu, Apr 23, 8:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Vernon
2026-04-23T00:45
Arrive Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 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
9:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Vernon
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
Jefferson
IN

Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana

From North Vernon
112.7 mi
01h 56m
To Hammond
114.6 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW
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 North Vernon and Hammond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    13 m · 4 sec · 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1225 ft · 29 sec · East Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North State Street

    16.9 mi · 26 min · North State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

    1413 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    43.2 mi · 49 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    29.8 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  13. 13

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  15. 15

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Vernon 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 52%
I 65 North
73.3 mi · 32%
North State Street
16.9 mi · 7%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 4%
State Street
3.85 mi · 2%
Jonathan Moore Pike
1.44 mi · 1%
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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
203.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
01h 56m from North Vernon
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Vernon 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 Vernon to Hammond?

The road trip is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.7 miles from North Vernon and 114.6 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 203.7 miles (327.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 9:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.24 one way or $60.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Vernon and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

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 Jefferson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 6.2 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
Dayton Town Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Dayton Town Hall

Dayton , IN
721 Walnut St, Dayton, IN 47941
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jefferson.

RAIL

Lafayette station

30 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

35 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

68 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Vernon and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 203.67 mi (327.77 km).

North Vernon

#1 North Vernon

City in Indiana, United States

Population6,626
Coordinates39.0061700, -85.6235800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Street (-85.623654, 39.006171)
End: Columbia Avenue (-87.500185, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.02 gal
30.37 L · about $30.24
Round trip
$60.49
16.04 gal · 60.74 L
Estimated CO2
71.3 kg one way
Round trip: 142.5 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.24 $60.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.11 $68.22
Premium $4.65 $37.33 $74.65
Diesel $5.30 $42.54 $85.08

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 North Vernon, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in North Vernon is 00:45:41, although it is 23:45:41 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.