How far is Washington, IN from Hammond, IN?
The driving distance from Washington, IN to Hammond, IN is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Hammond.
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Start on Northeast 3rd Street
39 m · 8 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
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Turn right onto East Hefron Street
602 ft · 28 sec · East Hefron Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 5th Street
2219 ft · 38 sec · Northeast 5th Street
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Continue on Southeast 4th Street
152 m · 14 sec · Southeast 4th Street
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Turn left onto East National Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · East National Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
14 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1101 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left
2424 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
99.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
8 mi · 11 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 Washington and Hammond.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Washington 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 Washington to Hammond?
The road trip is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.8 miles from Washington and 90.9 miles from Hammond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 8:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.79 one way or $59.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Washington and Hammond, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Washington and Partly Sunny near Hammond.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
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 Lebanon.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
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Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 202.78 mi (326.34 km).
#1 Washington
City in Daviess County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 12,635 |
| Coordinates | 38.6592200, -87.1727900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $29.79 | $59.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.60 | $67.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.77 | $73.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.90 | $83.80 |
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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