How far is Veedersburg, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Veedersburg, IN to Hammond, IN is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.92 mi
02h 35m
Flight
102.34 mi
164.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.34 mi
Kilometers
164.7 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.92 mi
Kilometers
176.9 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Sat, Apr 18, 4:33 AM CDT
Return by in Veedersburg
Sat, Apr 18, 8:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Veedersburg
2026-04-18T02:58
Arrive Hammond
Sat, Apr 18, 5:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Veedersburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Kentland
IN

City in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Veedersburg
55 mi
01h 17m
To Hammond
54.9 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 100 East

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 100 East

  3. 3

    Continue on South Council Street

    11.6 mi · 17 min · South Council Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Jackson Street

    7.1 mi · 11 min · East Jackson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West 200 North

    1847 ft · 36 sec · West 200 North

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 1 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 Veedersburg 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 200 North
80.9 mi · 74%
South Council Street
11.6 mi · 11%
East Jackson Street
7.1 mi · 6%
Indianapolis Boulevard
6.41 mi · 6%
West 2nd Street
1.02 mi · 1%
173rd Street
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West 200 North

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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
102.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kentland
01h 17m from Veedersburg
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Veedersburg and Rain Showers near Hammond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km) and usually takes 02h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kentland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55 miles from Veedersburg and 54.9 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Veedersburg 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 Veedersburg and Rain Showers near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Kentland

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

31 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Gilman

46 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

52 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Lafayette station

61 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Veedersburg and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 102.34 mi (164.7 km).

Veedersburg

#1 Veedersburg

Town in Fountain County, Indiana, United States

Population2,058
Coordinates40.1130900, -87.2625100
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Veedersburg (-87.26251, 40.11309)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.68 L · about $14.63
Round trip
$29.26
7.76 gal · 29.36 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.63 $29.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.50 $33.00
Premium $4.65 $18.06 $36.12
Diesel $5.30 $20.58 $41.16

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Veedersburg, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Veedersburg is 02:58:02, although it is 01:58:02 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.