How far is Seelyville, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Seelyville, IN to Hammond, IN is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145 miles (233.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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
160.8 mi
03h 42m
Flight
145.02 mi
233.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.02 mi
Kilometers
233.38 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.8 mi
Kilometers
258.79 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Sun, Apr 19, 4:10 AM CDT
Return by in Seelyville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seelyville
2026-04-19T01:27
Arrive Hammond
Sun, Apr 19, 5:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:43 AM to 10:43 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
9:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seelyville
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
Boswell
IN

Town in Grant Township, Benton County, Indiana, United State

From Seelyville
80.5 mi
01h 51m
To Hammond
80.3 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    836 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Blakely Avenue

    3076 ft · 1 min · Blakely Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on North Fruitridge Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Fruitridge Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Maple Avenue

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Maple Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right

    47 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Chicago

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 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 Seelyville 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
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
144 mi · 89%
Indianapolis Boulevard
6.41 mi · 4%
Maple Avenue
2.88 mi · 2%
173rd Street
1 mi · 1%
North Fruitridge Avenue
0.65 mi
Blakely Avenue
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Chicago

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
145 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boswell
01h 51m from Seelyville
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Seelyville 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 Seelyville to Hammond?

The road trip is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Boswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Seelyville and 80.3 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 145 miles (233.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.38 one way or $42.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Seelyville 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 Sunny around Seelyville and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Boswell

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

42 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

50 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Rensselaer

51 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Gilman

59 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seelyville and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 145.02 mi (233.38 km).

Seelyville

#1 Seelyville

City in Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,004
Coordinates39.4919800, -87.2672400
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Seelyville (-87.26724, 39.49198)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.48 L · about $21.38
Round trip
$42.76
11.34 gal · 42.96 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.38 $42.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.11 $48.23
Premium $4.65 $26.39 $52.78
Diesel $5.30 $30.07 $60.15

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Seelyville, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Seelyville is 01:27:30, although it is 00:27:30 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.