How far is Roanoke, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Roanoke, IN to Hammond, IN is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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
140.27 mi
03h 11m
Flight
118.47 mi
190.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.47 mi
Kilometers
190.66 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.27 mi
Kilometers
225.75 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Wed, Apr 22, 10:47 PM CDT
Return by in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-04-22T20:35
Arrive Hammond
Wed, Apr 22, 11:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:12 AM to 10:12 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
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roanoke
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
Plymouth
IN

City in Marshall County, Indiana, United States

From Roanoke
70 mi
01h 35m
To Hammond
70.3 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Roanoke and Hammond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    16 m · 8 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    653 ft · 29 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2072 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South 800 East; West County Line Road South

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South 800 East; West County Line Road South

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 800 East; West County Line Road South

    34 m · 2 sec · South 800 East; West County Line Road South

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South 800 East; West County Line Road South

    6.4 mi · 11 min · South 800 East; West County Line Road South

  8. 8

    Turn left

    93.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  9. 9

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

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

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

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Indiana Toll Road

  15. 15

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

    3216 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

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

    543 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

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

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
13 mi · 9%
Indiana Toll Road
9.52 mi · 7%
SR 49 North
9.22 mi · 7%
South 800 East
4.02 mi · 3%
West County Line Road South
4.02 mi · 3%
2nd Street
3.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

93.5 mi · 02h 02m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
118.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 35m from Roanoke
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Roanoke 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 Roanoke to Hammond?

The road trip is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Roanoke and 70.3 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Roanoke and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

37 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

47 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

55 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

61 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 118.47 mi (190.66 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,706
Coordinates40.9625500, -85.3733100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Roanoke (-85.37331, 40.96255)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.74 L · about $18.67
Round trip
$37.33
9.9 gal · 37.48 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.67 $37.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.05 $42.10
Premium $4.65 $23.04 $46.07
Diesel $5.30 $26.25 $52.51

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 Roanoke, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Roanoke is 20:35:44, although it is 19:35:44 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.