How far is Pigeon, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Pigeon, IN to Hammond, IN is about 298.5 miles (480.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.8 miles (389.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
298.53 mi
05h 52m
Flight
241.77 mi
389.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.77 mi
Kilometers
389.09 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.53 mi
Kilometers
480.44 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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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 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM CDT
Return by in Pigeon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pigeon
2026-04-22T18:11
Arrive Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pigeon
9:00 PM CDT
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
Speedway
IN

Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

From Pigeon
149.3 mi
02h 56m
To Hammond
149.2 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WSW
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 Pigeon and Hammond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 1475 North

    1.1 km · 3 min · County Road 1475 North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Base Road

    1428 ft · 1 min · North Base Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East County Road 1500 North

    1 mi · 4 min · East County Road 1500 North

  4. 4

    Continue on Railroad Street

    528 ft · 26 sec · Railroad Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockport Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Rockport Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1289 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward US 231

    41 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    17.8 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Newton Street

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Newton Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    919 ft · 19 sec · West Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South John F Kennedy Avenue

    17 mi · 23 min · South John F Kennedy Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    74.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  22. 22

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  24. 24

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  25. 25

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 39%
South John F Kennedy Avenue
91.7 mi · 31%
Newton Street
20.4 mi · 7%
I 65 North
19 mi · 6%
I 465 West
14.6 mi · 5%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.7 mi
241.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Speedway
02h 56m from Pigeon
Leave By
5:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pigeon 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 Pigeon to Hammond?

The road trip is about 298.5 miles (480.4 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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 149.3 miles from Pigeon and 149.2 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 241.8 miles (389.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 5:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.75 one way or $79.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Speedway

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Speedway and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Speedway.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

87 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pigeon and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 241.77 mi (389.09 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Pigeon

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population1,095
Coordinates38.1000500, -87.0666700
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Pigeon (-87.06667, 38.10005)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.54 gal
39.88 L · about $39.75
Round trip
$79.49
21.08 gal · 79.76 L
Estimated CO2
93.7 kg one way
Round trip: 187.3 kg / 413 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.75 $79.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.83 $89.65
Premium $4.65 $49.05 $98.11
Diesel $5.30 $55.90 $111.81

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Pigeon and Hammond. The current time is 18:11:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.