Hammond, Indiana to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

603.9 miles 971.9 km · straight line
724.7 miles estimated 1166.3 km · driving distance
14h 35min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
114° ESE bearing direction

How far is Hammond, Indiana from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Hammond, Indiana to Richmond, Virginia is 603.9 miles (971.9 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located ESE of Hammond, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 724.7 miles, taking about 14h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Hammond, Indiana in Indiana and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hammond, Indiana and Richmond, Virginia. 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 Hammond, Indiana to Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 35min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 30min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~18h 58min $87–$254* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hammond, Indiana & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Hammond, Indiana
41.58°N, 87.50°W
America/Chicago
183m elevation
Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 201 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients