How far is Sullivan, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Sullivan, IN to Hammond, IN is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172 miles (276.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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
181.34 mi
03h 27m
Flight
171.98 mi
276.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.98 mi
Kilometers
276.77 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.34 mi
Kilometers
291.84 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM CDT
Return by in Sullivan
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sullivan
2026-04-22T22:56
Arrive Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:28 AM to 10:28 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
10:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sullivan
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
West Lebanon
IN

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

From Sullivan
89.9 mi
01h 43m
To Hammond
91.4 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph WSW
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 Sullivan and Hammond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    9 m · 7 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    1067 ft · 37 sec · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Section Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Section Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward North Section Street

    1193 ft · 33 sec · North Section Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Chicago

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Indianapolis Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 14 min · Indianapolis Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sullivan 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
144 mi · 79%
North Section Street
28.1 mi · 15%
Indianapolis Boulevard
6.41 mi · 4%
173rd Street
1 mi · 1%
East Washington Street
0.2 mi
Columbia Avenue
0.16 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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
172 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Lebanon
01h 43m from Sullivan
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sullivan 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 Sullivan to Hammond?

The road trip is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

West Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Sullivan and 91.4 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 172 miles (276.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.13 one way or $48.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sullivan 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Sullivan and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near West Lebanon

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

27 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Lafayette station

45 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

46 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

48 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sullivan and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 171.98 mi (276.77 km).

Sullivan

#1 Sullivan

City in the U.

Population4,089
Coordinates39.0953200, -87.4058500
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: South State Street (-87.405859, 39.09532)
End: Columbia Avenue (-87.500185, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.4 gal
24.22 L · about $24.13
Round trip
$48.27
12.8 gal · 48.44 L
Estimated CO2
56.9 kg one way
Round trip: 113.8 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.13 $48.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.22 $54.44
Premium $4.65 $29.79 $59.57
Diesel $5.30 $33.95 $67.89

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 Sullivan, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Sullivan is 22:56:21, although it is 21:56:21 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.