How far is Walton, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Walton, IN to Hammond, IN is about 121 miles (194.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
121 mi
02h 40m
Flight
91.38 mi
147.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.38 mi
Kilometers
147.06 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121 mi
Kilometers
194.73 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Mon, May 4, 8:33 PM CDT
Return by in Walton
Tue, May 5, 12:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walton
2026-05-04T18:52
Arrive Hammond
Mon, May 4, 9:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walton
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
Rensselaer
IN

City in Indiana

From Walton
60.5 mi
01h 20m
To Hammond
60.5 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West May Street

    84 m · 14 sec · West May Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    7.8 mi · 11 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Logansport Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Logansport Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West, US 35 North, SR 25 North: Monticello, La Porte, Rochester

    3264 ft · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Logansport Bypass Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Logansport Bypass Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto US 24 Business, US 24 West: Logansport, Monticello

    1189 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    19.7 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Illinois Street

    133 m · 14 sec · North Illinois Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West 100 North

    4 mi · 6 min · West 100 North

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    1961 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    57 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  15. 15

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  17. 17

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

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

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

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walton 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 100 North
61.4 mi · 51%
US 24 Business
20 mi · 17%
West Broadway Street
15.6 mi · 13%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 7%
South Main Street
7.85 mi · 6%
Logansport Bypass Road
2.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West 100 North

Merge slight left

57 mi · 01h 02m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
91.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rensselaer
01h 20m from Walton
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Walton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hammond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121 miles (194.7 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Rensselaer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Walton and 60.5 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rensselaer

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

1 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

61 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Kankakee

63 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

70 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walton and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 91.38 mi (147.06 km).

Walton

#1 Walton

Town in Cass County, Indiana

Population1,010
Coordinates40.6608700, -86.2419400
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Walton (-86.24194, 40.66087)
End: Hammond (-87.50004, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.16 L · about $16.10
Round trip
$32.20
8.54 gal · 32.32 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.10 $32.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.16 $36.32
Premium $4.65 $19.87 $39.75
Diesel $5.30 $22.65 $45.30

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 04, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Walton, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Walton is 18:52:33, although it is 17:52:33 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.