How far is Shadeland, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Shadeland, IN to Hammond, IN is about 154 miles (247.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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
154.04 mi
03h 36m
Flight
119.39 mi
192.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.39 mi
Kilometers
192.14 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.04 mi
Kilometers
247.9 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Wed, Apr 22, 9:47 PM CDT
Return by in Shadeland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shadeland
2026-04-22T19:11
Arrive Hammond
Wed, Apr 22, 10:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:36 AM to 10:36 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
9:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shadeland
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 Shadeland
76.9 mi
01h 48m
To Hammond
77.1 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest Shadeland Road

    575 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Shadeland Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 350 North

    2126 ft · 2 min · East 350 North

  3. 3

    Continue on East Bocock Road

    3161 ft · 2 min · East Bocock Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Bocock Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · East Bocock Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Huntington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North Huntington Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Baldwin Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Baldwin Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Wabash Avenue

    2919 ft · 50 sec · North Wabash Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on North Wabash Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · North Wabash Road

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 187 West

    2304 ft · 39 sec · County Road 187 West

  10. 10

    Continue on South Wabash Street

    11.8 mi · 18 min · South Wabash Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    957 ft · 22 sec · West Market Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Cass Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cass Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Cass Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 500 West

    2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West

  15. 15

    Continue on North 500 West

    6.4 mi · 10 min · North 500 West

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Road 16

    3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road 16

  17. 17

    Continue on East 1000 North

    11.1 mi · 16 min · East 1000 North

  18. 18

    Turn right

    32.9 mi · 41 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West: Valparaiso

    1453 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    40.3 mi · 52 min

  21. 21

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

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

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

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Indiana Toll Road

  27. 27

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

    3216 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

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

    543 ft · 13 sec

  29. 29

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

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  30. 30

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  31. 31

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shadeland 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
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 West
40.6 mi · 26%
I 94 West
13 mi · 8%
South Wabash Street
11.8 mi · 8%
East 1000 North
11.1 mi · 7%
Indiana Toll Road
9.52 mi · 6%
SR 49 North
9.22 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 30 West

Merge slight left

40.3 mi · 00h 52m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
119.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 48m from Shadeland
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shadeland 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 Shadeland to Hammond?

The road trip is about 154 miles (247.9 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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 76.9 miles from Shadeland and 77.1 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.51 one way or $41.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shadeland 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 Shadeland and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 119.39 mi (192.14 km).

Shadeland

#1 Shadeland

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

Population1,922
Coordinates40.6050400, -85.6099800
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Shadeland (-85.60998, 40.60504)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.58 L · about $20.51
Round trip
$41.03
10.88 gal · 41.16 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.51 $41.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.14 $46.27
Premium $4.65 $25.32 $50.64
Diesel $5.30 $28.85 $57.71

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Shadeland, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Shadeland is 19:11:02, although it is 18:11:02 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.