How far is Nottingham, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Nottingham, IN to Hammond, IN is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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
173.78 mi
03h 57m
Flight
140.6 mi
226.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.6 mi
Kilometers
226.28 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.78 mi
Kilometers
279.67 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Sat, Apr 18, 3:02 AM CDT
Return by in Nottingham
Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nottingham
2026-04-18T00:04
Arrive Hammond
Sat, Apr 18, 4:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 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
9:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nottingham
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
Etna Green
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Nottingham
86.8 mi
01h 58m
To Hammond
87 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
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 Nottingham and Hammond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29.4 mi · 42 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Airport Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Airport Expressway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ardmore Avenue

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Ardmore Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Hillegas Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hillegas Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Leesburg Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Leesburg Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Flaugh Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Flaugh Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    99.3 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  8. 8

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

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

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

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Indiana Toll Road

  14. 14

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

    3216 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

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

    543 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

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

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nottingham and Hammond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
13 mi · 7%
Indiana Toll Road
9.52 mi · 5%
SR 49 North
9.22 mi · 5%
Ardmore Avenue
4.91 mi · 3%
Leesburg Road
2.3 mi · 1%
Hillegas Road
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

99.3 mi · 02h 09m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
140.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Etna Green
01h 58m from Nottingham
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Hammond?

The road trip is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Etna Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.8 miles from Nottingham and 87 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.12 one way or $46.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Nottingham and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Etna Green

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Etna Green, 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 Etna Green.

RAIL

Elkhart station

45 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

49 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

64 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

Dowagiac station

78 mi away
200 Depot Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nottingham and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 140.6 mi (226.28 km).

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#1 Nottingham

Unincorporated community in Nottingham Township, Wells County, Indiana

Population1,072
Coordinates40.5811600, -85.1502500
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Nottingham (-85.15025, 40.58116)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.21 L · about $23.12
Round trip
$46.23
12.26 gal · 46.42 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.12 $46.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.07 $52.14
Premium $4.65 $28.53 $57.06
Diesel $5.30 $32.51 $65.03

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nottingham, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Nottingham is 00:04:41, although it is 23:04:41 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.