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

The driving distance from North Webster, IN to Hammond, IN is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95 miles (152.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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
113.92 mi
02h 36m
Flight
95.01 mi
152.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.01 mi
Kilometers
152.91 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.92 mi
Kilometers
183.34 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Fri, Apr 17, 9:56 AM CDT
Return by in North Webster
Fri, Apr 17, 1:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Webster
2026-04-17T08:19
Arrive Hammond
Fri, Apr 17, 10:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Webster
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
Koontz Lake
IN

City in Indiana, United States of America

From North Webster
56.9 mi
01h 18m
To Hammond
57 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
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 North Webster and Hammond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Street

    13 m · 9 sec · East Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    6.5 mi · 10 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Old Road 30

    5.6 mi · 10 min · East Old Road 30

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lake City Highway

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Lake City Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Indiana Toll Road

  11. 11

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

    3216 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East

    543 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Webster 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lake City Highway
67.1 mi · 59%
I 94 West
13 mi · 11%
Indiana Toll Road
9.52 mi · 8%
SR 49 North
9.22 mi · 8%
North Main Street
6.55 mi · 6%
East Old Road 30
5.59 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Lake City Highway

Turn right onto Lake City Highway

67.1 mi · 01h 27m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
95 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Koontz Lake
01h 18m from North Webster
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Webster 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 Webster to Hammond?

The road trip is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Koontz Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from North Webster and 57 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 95 miles (152.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Koontz Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Koontz Lake, 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 Koontz Lake.

RAIL

South Bend station

33 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

46 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

47 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

Michigan City

49 mi away
100 Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Webster and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 95.01 mi (152.91 km).

North Webster

#1 North Webster

Town of the United States

Population1,161
Coordinates41.3256000, -85.6977600
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North Webster (-85.69776, 41.3256)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.22 L · about $15.16
Round trip
$30.32
8.04 gal · 30.44 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.16 $30.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.10 $34.19
Premium $4.65 $18.71 $37.42
Diesel $5.30 $21.32 $42.64

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between North Webster, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in North Webster is 08:19:54, although it is 07:19:54 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.