How far is Southport, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Southport, IN to Hammond, IN is about 168.1 miles (270.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.08 mi
03h 13m
Flight
150.81 mi
242.71 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Southport.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.81 mi
Kilometers
242.71 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.08 mi
Kilometers
270.5 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Sat, Apr 11, 7:00 AM CDT
Return by in Southport
Sat, Apr 11, 11:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southport
2026-04-11T04:46
Arrive Hammond
Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:14 AM to 10:14 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
10:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southport
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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From Southport
84.1 mi
01h 36m
To Hammond
84 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Southport Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North

    569 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  14. 14

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  16. 16

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southport 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 70%
I 65 North
19 mi · 11%
I 465 West
17.5 mi · 10%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 5%
I 80 West
1.41 mi · 1%
East Southport Road
1.03 mi · 1%
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
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
150.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 36m from Southport
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Southport 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 Southport to Hammond?

The road trip is about 168.1 miles (270.5 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Southport and 84 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.36 one way or $44.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southport and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 150.81 mi (242.71 km).

Southport

#1 Southport

Town in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Population1,760
Coordinates39.6650500, -86.1277600
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Southport (-86.12776, 39.66505)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.45 L · about $22.36
Round trip
$44.72
11.86 gal · 44.9 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.36 $44.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.22 $50.44
Premium $4.65 $27.60 $55.20
Diesel $5.30 $31.45 $62.91

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 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Southport, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Southport is 04:46:38, although it is 03:46:38 in Hammond.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.