How far is Whiting, IN from Hammond, IN?
The driving distance from Whiting, IN to Hammond, IN is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Lake County, Indiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whiting and Hammond.
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Start on the route
89 m · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue
49 m · 10 sec · Sheridan Avenue
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Turn right onto 119th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 119th Street
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Turn left onto Calumet Avenue
6.3 mi · 12 min · Calumet Avenue
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Turn left onto 169th Street
2408 ft · 1 min · 169th Street
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Turn right onto Columbia Avenue
1818 ft · 52 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 Whiting and Hammond.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Calumet Avenue
Turn left onto Calumet Avenue
6.27 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Whiting 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 Whiting to Hammond?
The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Whiting and 3.7 miles from Hammond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Whiting and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.
Stop Ideas Near East Chicago
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 East Chicago.
Hammond–Whiting station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whiting and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 6.67 mi (10.73 km).
#1 Whiting
City in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 4,814 |
| Coordinates | 41.6797600, -87.4944900 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
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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