How far is Parker City, IN from Hammond, IN?
The driving distance from Parker City, IN to Hammond, IN is about 213.7 miles (343.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Clinton County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parker City and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parker City and Hammond.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1570 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Jackson Street
2459 ft · 49 sec · West Jackson Street
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Continue on County Road 200 North
1049 ft · 21 sec · County Road 200 North
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Continue on East Jackson Street
6.4 mi · 11 min · East Jackson Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 35 South, SR 3 South, SR 67 South: Indianapolis
1413 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
15.6 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit left toward Indianapolis
31.9 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
1318 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: Chicago
5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 13 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 Parker 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.
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.
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parker City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hammond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parker City to Hammond?
The road trip is about 213.7 miles (343.9 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?
Mulberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.8 miles from Parker City and 106.9 miles from Hammond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 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 8:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.43 one way or $56.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Parker City and Hammond, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Parker City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hammond.
Stop Ideas Near Mulberry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Lafayette City Hall
Morton Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mulberry.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parker City and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 153.83 mi (247.56 km).
#1 Parker City
City in Randolph County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,319 |
| Coordinates | 40.1889300, -85.2041300 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| 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: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $28.43 | $56.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.07 | $64.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.09 | $70.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.99 | $79.98 |
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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