How far is Valparaiso, IN from Hammond, IN?
The driving distance from Valparaiso, IN to Hammond, IN is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valparaiso and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valparaiso and Hammond.
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Start on Walnut Street
11 m · 3 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
1240 ft · 59 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Chicago Street
2818 ft · 2 min · West Chicago Street
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Turn right onto West Lincolnway
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Lincolnway
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Continue on State Road 130
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Road 130
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Continue straight
2964 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
29 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto North Hobart Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Hobart Road
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Continue on Ripley Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ripley Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 West, I 94 West
3057 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago
618 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
8.5 mi · 12 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard
1208 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard
1061 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard
1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard
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Turn left onto 173rd Street
1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street
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Turn right onto Columbia Avenue
830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valparaiso and Hammond.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Borman Expressway
Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
8.49 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Areas Of Frost then Rain Likely leaving Valparaiso and Partly Cloudy near Hammond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valparaiso to Hammond?
The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Valparaiso and 15.7 miles from Hammond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Rain Likely around Valparaiso and Partly Cloudy near Hammond.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Station
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Station.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valparaiso and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 23.95 mi (38.54 km).
#1 Valparaiso
Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 33,944 |
| Coordinates | 41.4730900, -87.0611400 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hammond
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 75,342 |
| Coordinates | 41.5833700, -87.5000400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbia Avenue (-87.500185, 41.58337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.47 | $8.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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