How far is Smithfield, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Smithfield, IN to Hammond, IN is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152 miles (244.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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
209.48 mi
04h 06m
Flight
152.06 mi
244.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.06 mi
Kilometers
244.72 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.48 mi
Kilometers
337.12 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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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 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM CDT
Return by in Smithfield
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smithfield
2026-04-23T01:12
Arrive Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
8:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smithfield
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
Dayton
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Smithfield
104.7 mi
02h 03m
To Hammond
104.8 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    24 m · 9 sec · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 625 East

    1138 ft · 37 sec · South 625 East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 138 South

    1316 ft · 36 sec · East 138 South

  4. 4

    Continue on East Smithfield Pike

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East Smithfield Pike

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 400 East

    1362 ft · 1 min · South 400 East

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Memorial Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 35 South, SR 3 South, SR 67 South: Indianapolis

    1414 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    14.6 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward Indianapolis

    31.9 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    1318 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: Chicago

    5 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  19. 19

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  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 Smithfield and Hammond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 56%
Indianapolis
32.9 mi · 16%
I 865 West
17.2 mi · 8%
US 35 South
14.9 mi · 7%
I 465 West
11.6 mi · 6%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 07m

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
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.5 mi
152 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
02h 03m from Smithfield
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Smithfield 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 Smithfield to Hammond?

The road trip is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.7 miles from Smithfield and 104.8 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 152 miles (244.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.5 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 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.87 one way or $55.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dayton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dayton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 4.9 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 10.1 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dayton.

RAIL

Lafayette station

12 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

35 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

38 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

71 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smithfield and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 152.06 mi (244.72 km).

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#1 Smithfield

Unincorporated community in Delaware County, Indiana

Population1,646
Coordinates40.1700400, -85.2685800
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Smithfield (-85.26858, 40.17004)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.98 L · about $27.87
Round trip
$55.74
14.78 gal · 55.96 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.87 $55.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.43 $62.86
Premium $4.65 $34.39 $68.79
Diesel $5.30 $39.20 $78.39

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 Smithfield, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Smithfield is 01:12:02, although it is 00:12:02 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.