How far is Oakland City, IN from Hammond, IN?
The driving distance from Oakland City, IN to Hammond, IN is about 294 miles (473.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.3 miles (361 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland City and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland City and Hammond.
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Start on North Main Street
1881 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Morton Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Morton Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2292 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
128.5 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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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 Oakland City and Hammond.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Morton Street
Merge slight left
129 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Oakland City 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 Oakland City to Hammond?
The road trip is about 294 miles (473.2 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?
Speedway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147 miles from Oakland City and 147 miles from Hammond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.3 miles (361 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.11 one way or $78.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakland City and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.
Stop Ideas Near Speedway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Carmel City Hall
Carmel Gazebo
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Speedway.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland City and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 224.34 mi (361.04 km).
#1 Oakland City
City in Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 2,404 |
| Coordinates | 38.3386600, -87.3450100 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| 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: 473 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $39.11 | $78.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.10 | $88.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.26 | $96.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.00 | $110.00 |
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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