Aurora, Illinois to Hammond, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

44.1 miles 70.9 km · straight line
57.3 miles estimated 92.2 km · driving distance
1h 9min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
106° ESE bearing direction

How far is Aurora, Illinois from Hammond, Indiana?

The distance from Aurora, Illinois to Hammond, Indiana is 44.1 miles (70.9 km) as the crow flies. Hammond, Indiana is located ESE of Aurora, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 57.3 miles, taking about 1h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States — Aurora, Illinois in Illinois and Hammond, Indiana in Indiana.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aurora, Illinois and Hammond, Indiana. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aurora, Illinois to Hammond, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 9min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 23min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Aurora, Illinois & Hammond, Indiana

Quick Facts

Aurora, Illinois
41.76°N, 88.32°W
America/Chicago
207m elevation
Hammond, Indiana
41.58°N, 87.50°W
America/Chicago
183m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 565.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients