How far is Zionsville, IN from Hammond, IN?
The driving distance from Zionsville, IN to Hammond, IN is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Zionsville and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Zionsville and Hammond.
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Start on South Main Street
63 m · 15 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Cedar Street
45 m · 14 sec · East Cedar Street
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
81 m · 11 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Oak Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Oak Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Oak Street
41 m · 3 sec · West Oak Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Oak Street
2600 ft · 52 sec · West Oak Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Oak Street
38 m · 3 sec · West Oak Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Oak Street
868 ft · 17 sec · West Oak Street
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Continue on Whitestown Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Whitestown Parkway
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Take the ramp right
992 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 12 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 Zionsville 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Zionsville 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 Zionsville to Hammond?
The road trip is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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 72.4 miles from Zionsville and 73.5 miles from Hammond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.42 one way or $38.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Zionsville 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 around Zionsville and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.
Stop Ideas Near Wolcott
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 Wolcott.
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Zionsville and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 130.07 mi (209.33 km).
#1 Zionsville
Town of Indiana
| Population | 29,340 |
| Coordinates | 39.9508700, -86.2619400 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| 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: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $19.42 | $38.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.90 | $43.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.97 | $47.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.32 | $54.63 |
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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