Buffalo Grove to Hammond, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

45.8 miles 73.7 km · straight line
59.5 miles estimated 95.8 km · driving distance
1h 12min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
149° SSE bearing direction

How far is Buffalo Grove from Hammond, Indiana?

The distance from Buffalo Grove to Hammond, Indiana is 45.8 miles (73.7 km) as the crow flies. Hammond, Indiana is located SSE of Buffalo Grove. By car, the driving distance is approximately 59.5 miles, taking about 1h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo Grove 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 Buffalo Grove 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 Buffalo Grove to Hammond, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 12min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 26min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo Grove & Hammond, Indiana

Quick Facts

Buffalo Grove
42.15°N, 87.96°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 543.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients