How far is Whitestown, IN from Hammond, IN?
The driving distance from Whitestown, IN to Hammond, IN is about 140 miles (225.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitestown and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitestown and Hammond.
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Start on North Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Albert S. White Drive
7 m · 1 sec · Albert S. White Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Albert S. White Drive
2.5 mi · 5 min · Albert S. White Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North, US 52 West: Chicago
2704 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 8 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 Whitestown 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 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Whitestown 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 Whitestown to Hammond?
The road trip is about 140 miles (225.3 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Whitestown and 69.8 miles from Hammond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Whitestown 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 Whitestown and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.
Stop Ideas Near Remington
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 Remington.
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Gilman
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitestown and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 125.12 mi (201.36 km).
#1 Whitestown
Town in Indiana, USA
| Population | 4,761 |
| Coordinates | 39.9972600, -86.3458300 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| 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: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $18.63 | $37.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.01 | $42.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.99 | $45.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.20 | $52.40 |
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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