How far is Swan, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Swan, IN to Hammond, IN is about 153 miles (246.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.9 miles (193 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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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
152.97 mi
03h 08m
Flight
119.9 mi
192.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.9 mi
Kilometers
192.96 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.97 mi
Kilometers
246.18 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 PM CDT
Return by in Swan
Thu, Apr 23, 7:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swan
2026-04-23T13:04
Arrive Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:08 AM to 10:08 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
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Swan
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
Granger
IN

Census-designated place in St.

From Swan
76.4 mi
01h 34m
To Hammond
76.6 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
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 Swan and Hammond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Old State Road 3

    2326 ft · 52 sec · South Old State Road 3

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 200 South

    1151 ft · 51 sec · East 200 South

  3. 3

    Turn left

    10.5 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West North Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West North Street

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 700 North

    2.9 mi · 4 min · County Road 700 North

  6. 6

    Turn right

    22.2 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    99 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Indiana Toll Road

  10. 10

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

    3216 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East

    543 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Swan 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
99 mi · 65%
I 94 West
13 mi · 8%
County Road 700 North
3.6 mi · 2%
West North Street
1.6 mi · 1%
173rd Street
1 mi · 1%
I 80 West
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

Indiana Toll Road

Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

99 mi · 01h 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
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
119.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Granger
01h 34m from Swan
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Swan 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 Swan to Hammond?

The road trip is about 153 miles (246.2 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Granger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Swan and 76.6 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 119.9 miles (193 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Granger

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

14 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

15 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

South Bend station

17 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Dowagiac station

25 mi away
200 Depot Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swan and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 119.9 mi (192.96 km).

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#1 Swan

City in United States of America

Population2,387
Coordinates41.3158800, -85.2124700
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Swan (-85.21247, 41.31588)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.43 L · about $20.36
Round trip
$40.73
10.8 gal · 40.86 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.36 $40.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.97 $45.93
Premium $4.65 $25.13 $50.26
Diesel $5.30 $28.64 $57.28

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 Swan, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Swan is 13:04:10, although it is 12:04:10 in Hammond.

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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.