How far is Osceola, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Osceola, IN to Hammond, IN is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
85.96 mi
01h 44m
Flight
73.78 mi
118.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.78 mi
Kilometers
118.73 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.96 mi
Kilometers
138.34 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM CDT
Return by in Osceola
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osceola
2026-04-23T00:57
Arrive Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:45 AM to 10:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Osceola
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
LaPorte
IN

Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America

From Osceola
42.9 mi
00h 52m
To Hammond
43.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
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 Osceola and Hammond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Erie Street

    675 ft · 32 sec · Erie Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Way West

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lincoln Way West

  3. 3

    Continue on Lincolnway West

    1879 ft · 32 sec · Lincolnway West

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Way East

    2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Way East

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Capital Avenue

    5 mi · 8 min · Capital Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward I 80, I 90: Indiana Toll Road

    159 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    693 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1332 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    61.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Indiana Toll Road

  10. 10

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

    3216 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

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

    543 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

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

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Osceola 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
61.7 mi · 72%
I 94 West
13 mi · 15%
Capital Avenue
5.02 mi · 6%
Lincoln Way East
1.97 mi · 2%
173rd Street
1 mi · 1%
Lincoln Way West
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Indiana Toll Road

Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

61.7 mi · 01h 07m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
73.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
LaPorte
00h 52m from Osceola
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Osceola 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 Osceola to Hammond?

The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

LaPorte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Osceola and 43.1 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.43 one way or $22.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near LaPorte

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

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

RAIL

Michigan City

20 mi away
100 Washington St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

20 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

21 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

South Bend station

37 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osceola and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 73.78 mi (118.73 km).

Osceola

#1 Osceola

Human settlement in St.

Population2,486
Coordinates41.6650500, -86.0758400
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Osceola (-86.07584, 41.66505)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.48 L · about $11.43
Round trip
$22.85
6.06 gal · 22.96 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.43 $22.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.89 $25.77
Premium $4.65 $14.10 $28.20
Diesel $5.30 $16.07 $32.14

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 Osceola, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Osceola is 00:57:02, although it is 23:57:02 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.