How far is Sunman, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Sunman, IN to Hammond, IN is about 230 miles (370.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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
230.06 mi
04h 24m
Flight
205.64 mi
330.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.64 mi
Kilometers
330.95 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.06 mi
Kilometers
370.24 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Wed, Apr 15, 11:59 AM CDT
Return by in Sunman
Wed, Apr 15, 5:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunman
2026-04-15T08:35
Arrive Hammond
Wed, Apr 15, 12:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 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
8:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sunman
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
Colfax
IN

Town in Perry Township, Clinton County, Indiana, United States

From Sunman
115 mi
02h 12m
To Hammond
115.1 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Meridian Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Meridian Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Indianapolis

    994 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Southeastern Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · Southeastern Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Cruse Street

    129 m · 14 sec · Cruse Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    111 m · 16 sec · East Market Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Dickson Street

    526 ft · 20 sec · Dickson Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Ohio Street

    39 m · 6 sec · East Ohio Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Dickson Street

    542 ft · 22 sec · Dickson Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    647 ft · 26 sec · East New York Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    1019 ft · 27 sec · North Pine Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight

    38 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 North: Chicago

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 36 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  21. 21

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  23. 23

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunman 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 51%
I 74 West
61.8 mi · 27%
I 65 North
29.8 mi · 13%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 3%
Southeastern Avenue
6.27 mi · 3%
North Meridian Street
3.11 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
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
205.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colfax
02h 12m from Sunman
Leave By
8:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sunman and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hammond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sunman to Hammond?

The road trip is about 230 miles (370.2 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?

Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115 miles from Sunman and 115.1 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 8:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.62 one way or $61.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sunman and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Colfax

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 Colfax and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 8.2 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Darlington Municipal Utilities

Darlington , IN
222 W Main St, Darlington, IN 47940
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

24 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

26 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

32 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

65 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunman and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 205.64 mi (330.95 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Sunman

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

Population1,037
Coordinates39.2370000, -85.0946800
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Sunman (-85.09468, 39.237)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.12 gal
30.73 L · about $30.62
Round trip
$61.24
16.24 gal · 61.46 L
Estimated CO2
72.2 kg one way
Round trip: 144.3 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.62 $61.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.53 $69.07
Premium $4.65 $37.79 $75.58
Diesel $5.30 $43.07 $86.14

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Sunman, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Sunman is 08:35:29, although it is 07:35:29 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.