How far is Rockport, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Rockport, IN to Hammond, IN is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.6 mi
03h 11m
Flight
118.2 mi
190.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.2 mi
Kilometers
190.22 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.6 mi
Kilometers
210.18 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
Fri, Apr 17, 8:37 PM CDT
Return by in Rockport
Sat, Apr 18, 12:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockport
2026-04-17T18:26
Arrive Hammond
Fri, Apr 17, 9:37 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
8:11 AM to 10:11 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
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockport
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
Earl Park
IN

Human settlement in Benton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Rockport
65.4 mi
01h 35m
To Hammond
65.2 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on B'Dale Road (Cord 25)

    2.7 mi · 7 min · B'Dale Road (Cord 25)

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 625N

    651 ft · 29 sec · County Road 625N

  3. 3

    Continue on Annapolis Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Annapolis Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    30.5 mi · 45 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Jackson Street

    7.1 mi · 11 min · East Jackson Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West 200 North

    1847 ft · 36 sec · West 200 North

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Indianapolis Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 14 min · Indianapolis Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 200 North
80.9 mi · 62%
East Jackson Street
7.1 mi · 5%
Indianapolis Boulevard
6.41 mi · 5%
B'Dale Road (Cord 25)
2.72 mi · 2%
173rd Street
1 mi · 1%
Annapolis Road
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West 200 North

Continue straight

80.6 mi · 01h 46m

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 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
118.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Earl Park
01h 35m from Rockport
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rockport 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 Rockport to Hammond?

The road trip is about 130.6 miles (210.2 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?

Earl Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Rockport and 65.2 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Earl Park

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

36 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Gilman

50 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Lafayette station

52 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Kankakee

62 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockport and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 118.2 mi (190.22 km).

Rockport

#1 Rockport

Located along the Ohio River, Rockport is a city in Indiana's Spencer County in Ohio Township.

Population2,136
Coordinates39.8808700, -87.2789000
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockport (-87.2789, 39.88087)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.44 L · about $17.38
Round trip
$34.77
9.22 gal · 34.88 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.38 $34.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.61 $39.21
Premium $4.65 $21.45 $42.91
Diesel $5.30 $24.45 $48.90

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Rockport, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Rockport is 18:26:11, although it is 17:26:11 in Hammond.

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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.