How far is Westfield, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Westfield, IN to Hammond, IN is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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
150.55 mi
02h 34m
Flight
128.38 mi
206.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.38 mi
Kilometers
206.6 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.55 mi
Kilometers
242.28 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM CDT
Return by in Westfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westfield
2026-04-22T22:59
Arrive Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westfield
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
Wolcott
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Westfield
74.8 mi
01h 17m
To Hammond
75.7 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1394 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    35 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2551 ft · 47 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on IN-32

    1.6 km · 2 min · IN-32

  5. 5

    Continue on West 176th Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · West 176th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Base Line Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Base Line Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

    44 m · 2 sec · West Base Line Road

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto West Base Line Road

    9.8 mi · 15 min · West Base Line Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Lebanon Street

    1594 ft · 49 sec · South Lebanon Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    896 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 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 Westfield and Hammond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 78%
West Base Line Road
12.1 mi · 8%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 5%
West 176th Street
4.31 mi · 3%
South Lebanon Street
2.99 mi · 2%
I 80 West
1.41 mi · 1%
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 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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
128.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wolcott
01h 17m from Westfield
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Westfield and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Wolcott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Westfield and 75.7 miles from Hammond.

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

The direct path is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.02 one way or $40.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Westfield and Hammond, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Westfield and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Wolcott

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

23 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

39 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Kankakee

80 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westfield and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 128.38 mi (206.6 km).

Westfield

#1 Westfield

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population46,145
Coordinates40.0428200, -86.1274900
Altitude270
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 (-86.127489, 40.042746)
End: Columbia Avenue (-87.500185, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.31 gal
20.11 L · about $20.02
Round trip
$40.05
10.62 gal · 40.22 L
Estimated CO2
47.2 kg one way
Round trip: 94.4 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.02 $40.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.58 $45.17
Premium $4.65 $24.71 $49.43
Diesel $5.30 $28.16 $56.33

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Westfield, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Westfield is 22:59:25, although it is 21:59:25 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.