How far is Springfield, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Springfield, IN to Hammond, IN is about 271.7 miles (437.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.4 miles (395 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
271.67 mi
05h 07m
Flight
245.44 mi
394.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.44 mi
Kilometers
394.99 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.67 mi
Kilometers
437.21 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-22T20:25
Arrive Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:00 PM CDT
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
Dana
IN

Town

From Springfield
144.3 mi
02h 33m
To Hammond
127.4 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
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 Springfield and Hammond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Springfield Road

    49 m · 9 sec · North Springfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Durlin Road

    897 ft · 26 sec · Durlin Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto New Harmony Springfield Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · New Harmony Springfield Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Harmony Springfield Road

    4.1 mi · 10 min · Harmony Springfield Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 66

    1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 66

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 69

    5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 69

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1762 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 1: Grayville, Carmi

    2468 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Court Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Court Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hagedorn Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Hagedorn Road

  12. 12

    Continue on 700E

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 700E

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto 575E

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 575E

  14. 14

    Continue on South 1st Street

    2614 ft · 50 sec · South 1st Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1742 ft · 32 sec · East Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 500E

    24.3 mi · 33 min · 500E

  17. 17

    Continue on South West Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South West Street

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 1100 East

    6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East

  19. 19

    Continue on South Van Buren Street

    11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    36.3 mi · 54 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16

  23. 23

    Continue on Charleston Avenue East

    2035 ft · 39 sec · Charleston Avenue East

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 North: Champaign

    2575 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    154.7 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana

    2657 ft · 50 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    8.9 mi · 12 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Calumet Avenue

    865 ft · 21 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Calumet Avenue North, Hammond

    1839 ft · 45 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Calumet Avenue

    2693 ft · 1 min · Calumet Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto 173rd Street

    2418 ft · 1 min · 173rd Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield 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
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
155 mi · 57%
500E
24.3 mi · 9%
I 80 East
12.4 mi · 5%
South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 4%
State Highway 69
10.9 mi · 4%
County Road 1100 East
6.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

155 mi · 02h 47m

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
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
245.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dana
02h 33m from Springfield
Leave By
6:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield 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 Springfield to Hammond?

The road trip is about 271.7 miles (437.2 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Dana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.3 miles from Springfield and 127.4 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 245.4 miles (395 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.16 one way or $72.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dana

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

37 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Crawfordsville

57 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

72 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 245.44 mi (394.99 km).

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#1 Springfield

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population3,924
Coordinates38.0425400, -87.8703000
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North Springfield Road (-87.870215, 38.042537)
End: Columbia Avenue (-87.500185, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.59 gal
36.29 L · about $36.16
Round trip
$72.33
19.18 gal · 72.58 L
Estimated CO2
85.2 kg one way
Round trip: 170.5 kg / 376 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.16 $72.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.79 $81.57
Premium $4.65 $44.63 $89.26
Diesel $5.30 $50.87 $101.73

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

There is no time difference between Springfield and Hammond. The current time is 20:25:12.

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.