How far is Vienna, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Vienna, IN to Hammond, IN is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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
248.24 mi
04h 02m
Flight
222.41 mi
357.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.41 mi
Kilometers
357.94 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.24 mi
Kilometers
399.5 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Sun, May 31, 7:00 AM CDT
Return by in Vienna
Sun, May 31, 12:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vienna
2026-05-31T03:58
Arrive Hammond
Sun, May 31, 8:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 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
8:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vienna
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
Pike
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Vienna
122 mi
02h 01m
To Hammond
126.2 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1663 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 31

    1 mi · 1 min · US Highway 31

  3. 3

    Continue on South Gardner Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Gardner Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West McClain Avenue

    2308 ft · 56 sec · West McClain Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    29.8 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  11. 11

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  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 Vienna and Hammond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 47%
West McClain Avenue
113 mi · 45%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 3%
South Gardner Street
1.55 mi · 1%
I 80 West
1.41 mi · 1%
US Highway 31
1.02 mi
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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
222.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike
02h 01m from Vienna
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Vienna and Partly Sunny near Hammond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122 miles from Vienna and 126.2 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.03 one way or $66.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Vienna 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 Vienna and Partly Sunny near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Pike

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

36 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

48 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

49 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vienna and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 222.41 mi (357.94 km).

Vienna

#1 Vienna

Township in Scott County, Indiana

Population9,897
Coordinates38.6489500, -85.7688600
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-85.768861, 38.648975)
End: Columbia Avenue (-87.500185, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 400 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.76 gal
33.16 L · about $33.03
Round trip
$66.07
17.52 gal · 66.32 L
Estimated CO2
77.9 kg one way
Round trip: 155.7 kg / 343 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.03 $66.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.26 $74.51
Premium $4.65 $40.77 $81.54
Diesel $5.30 $46.46 $92.93

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 · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Vienna, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Vienna is 03:58:09, although it is 02:58:09 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.