How far is Randolph, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Randolph, IN to Hammond, IN is about 205.1 miles (330 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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
205.06 mi
03h 49m
Flight
160.14 mi
257.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.14 mi
Kilometers
257.72 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.06 mi
Kilometers
330.02 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM CDT
Return by in Randolph
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Randolph
2026-04-22T22:58
Arrive Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Randolph
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
Winona Lake
IN

Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States

From Randolph
100.8 mi
01h 54m
To Hammond
104.2 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
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 Randolph and Hammond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Line Street

    40 m · 6 sec · Line Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Lafayette Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Spy Run Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spy Run Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    2084 ft · 28 sec · North Clinton Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Lima Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 930 West

    863 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Goshen Road

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Goshen Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    12.7 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    88.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Indiana Toll Road

  18. 18

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

    3216 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

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

    543 ft · 13 sec

  20. 20

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

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  21. 21

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Randolph 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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goshen Road
102 mi · 50%
I 94 West
13 mi · 6%
Indiana Toll Road
9.52 mi · 5%
SR 49 North
9.22 mi · 4%
West Coliseum Boulevard
1.6 mi · 1%
Spy Run Avenue
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Goshen Road

Continue straight

88.8 mi · 01h 56m

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
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
160.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winona Lake
01h 54m from Randolph
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Randolph 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 Randolph to Hammond?

The road trip is about 205.1 miles (330 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Winona Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.8 miles from Randolph and 104.2 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.30 one way or $54.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Randolph and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Winona Lake

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

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

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Elkhart station

52 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
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South Bend station

64 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
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Waterloo

70 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Niles station

77 mi away
598 Dey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Randolph and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 160.14 mi (257.72 km).

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#1 Randolph

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population4,201
Coordinates40.2661600, -84.9758000
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Line Street (-84.975853, 40.26608)
End: Columbia Avenue (-87.500185, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.24 gal
27.39 L · about $27.30
Round trip
$54.60
14.48 gal · 54.78 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.7 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.30 $54.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.79 $61.58
Premium $4.65 $33.69 $67.39
Diesel $5.30 $38.40 $76.80

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 Randolph, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Randolph is 22:58:11, although it is 21:58:11 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.