How far is Pleasant, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Pleasant, IN to Hammond, IN is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.7 miles (360 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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
244.97 mi
05h 00m
Flight
223.71 mi
360.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.71 mi
Kilometers
360.02 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.97 mi
Kilometers
394.24 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Sat, Apr 18, 6:57 AM CDT
Return by in Pleasant
Sat, Apr 18, 12:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant
2026-04-18T02:57
Arrive Hammond
Sat, Apr 18, 7:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
6:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant
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
Pike
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Pleasant
122.5 mi
02h 30m
To Hammond
122.5 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant and Hammond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Road 250

    24 m · 4 sec · State Road 250

  3. 3

    Turn right

    14.4 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Continue on South Adams Street

    2516 ft · 53 sec · South Adams Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Perry Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Perry Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Buckeye Street

    22.4 mi · 33 min · South Buckeye Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    2149 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Ireland Street

    1854 ft · 32 sec · North Ireland Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Michigan Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Michigan Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1220 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis

    38.6 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Southeastern Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · Southeastern Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Cruse Street

    129 m · 14 sec · Cruse Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    111 m · 16 sec · East Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dickson Street

    526 ft · 20 sec · Dickson Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Ohio Street

    39 m · 6 sec · East Ohio Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Dickson Street

    542 ft · 22 sec · Dickson Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    647 ft · 26 sec · East New York Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    1019 ft · 27 sec · North Pine Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight

    38 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 North: Chicago

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 36 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  29. 29

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  31. 31

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  32. 32

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
36 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 48%
I 74 West
38.6 mi · 16%
I 65 North
29.8 mi · 12%
South Buckeye Street
22.4 mi · 9%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 3%
Southeastern Avenue
6.27 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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
223.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike
02h 30m from Pleasant
Leave By
6:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pleasant and Rain Showers near Hammond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pleasant to Hammond?

The road trip is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.5 miles from Pleasant and 122.5 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 223.7 miles (360 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 6:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.58 one way or $65.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pleasant 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 around Pleasant and Rain Showers near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Pike

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

36 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

48 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

49 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 223.71 mi (360.02 km).

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#1 Pleasant

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population1,575
Coordinates38.8708900, -85.1838400
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant (-85.18384, 38.87089)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 394 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.64 gal
32.72 L · about $32.58
Round trip
$65.16
17.28 gal · 65.44 L
Estimated CO2
76.8 kg one way
Round trip: 153.6 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.58 $65.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.75 $73.49
Premium $4.65 $40.21 $80.42
Diesel $5.30 $45.83 $91.65

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 Pleasant, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Pleasant is 02:57:22, although it is 01:57:22 in Hammond.

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.