How far is Trafalgar, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Trafalgar, IN to Hammond, IN is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
184.32 mi
03h 38m
Flight
165.66 mi
266.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.66 mi
Kilometers
266.61 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.32 mi
Kilometers
296.63 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 AM CDT
Return by in Trafalgar
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trafalgar
2026-04-22T22:09
Arrive Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:38 AM to 10:38 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
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trafalgar
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
Battle Ground
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Trafalgar
92.2 mi
01h 49m
To Hammond
92.1 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Trafalgar and Hammond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pearl Street

    2083 ft · 1 min · East Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    7.1 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Old Plank Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Old Plank Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Johnson County Route 144

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Johnson County Route 144

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson County Route 144

    27 m · 1 sec · Johnson County Route 144

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnson County Route 144

    2181 ft · 38 sec · Johnson County Route 144

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson County Route 144

    50 m · 3 sec · Johnson County Route 144

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnson County Route 144

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Johnson County Route 144

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 69 North: Indianapolis

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  19. 19

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  21. 21

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trafalgar 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
5 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 64%
I 65 North
19 mi · 10%
I 465 West
14.6 mi · 8%
I 69 North
8.96 mi · 5%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 4%
Johnson County Route 144
5.04 mi · 3%
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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
165.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 49m from Trafalgar
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Trafalgar 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 Trafalgar to Hammond?

The road trip is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.2 miles from Trafalgar and 92.1 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.51 one way or $49.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

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 Battle Ground and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 14.5 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
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 5.3 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Battle Ground.

RAIL

Lafayette station

11 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

52 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

55 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trafalgar and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 165.66 mi (266.61 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Trafalgar

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

Population1,430
Coordinates39.4161600, -86.1508200
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Trafalgar (-86.15082, 39.41616)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.5 gal
24.62 L · about $24.51
Round trip
$49.02
13 gal · 49.24 L
Estimated CO2
57.8 kg one way
Round trip: 115.5 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.51 $49.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.64 $55.29
Premium $4.65 $30.25 $60.50
Diesel $5.30 $34.48 $68.95

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 Trafalgar, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Trafalgar is 22:09:02, although it is 21:09:02 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.