Origin
Blooming Grove, IN
Evening in Blooming Grove on Sunday
Local time
5:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blooming Grove, IN to Hammond, IN
Drive Time
4h 44m
Distance
228.4 mi
368 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Loading...
station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 31m
★
6 AM
4h 44m
8 AM
5h 11m
10 AM
4h 54m
12 PM
4h 51m
3 PM
4h 55m
5 PM
5h 10m
8 PM
4h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blooming Grove, IN
Dominik Gawlik
Trip Overview
The drive from Blooming Grove, IN to Hammond, IN covers 228.4 miles and takes about 4h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Church Street, East 5th Street, North Eastern Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
114.2 miles from Blooming Grove, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 44m drive with frequent turns across 228.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Church Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blooming Grove, IN to Hammond, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Eastern Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 52 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 465 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Church Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blooming Grove, IN and Hammond, IN.
1
Start on Stone Church Road
33 ft
·
7 sec
·
Stone Church Road
2
Turn left onto Church Street
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Church Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto East 5th Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
East 5th Street
4
Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Eastern Avenue
5
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
16 mi
·
24 min
·
West 3rd Street
6
Continue on West 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West 2nd Street
7
Turn slight right onto West 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
West 3rd Street
8
Continue on United States Highway 52
18 mi
·
26 min
·
United States Highway 52
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
157 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
10
Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
14 mi
·
21 min
·
East Main Street
11
Turn left onto I 465 North, US 52 West
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 465 North, US 52 West
12
Merge slight left
9.8 mi
·
11 min
13
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
14
Continue on I-465 WB
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
I-465 WB
15
Continue straight
11 mi
·
12 min
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: Chicago
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 865 West: Chicago
17
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
13 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 52 West
19
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
20
Merge slight left
117 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
22
Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Borman Expressway
23
Take the exit slight right toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard
24
Keep slight left to continue on SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard
25
Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Indianapolis Boulevard
26
Turn left onto 173rd Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
173rd Street
27
Turn right onto Columbia Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Columbia Avenue
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 114.2 miles from Blooming Grove, IN, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.2 miles or 2h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hammond, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Blooming Grove, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blooming Grove, IN
This is one driving day of about 228.4 miles and 4h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blooming Grove, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114.2 mi from Blooming Grove, IN · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.2 miles from Blooming Grove, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hammond, IN
The final approach into Hammond, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hammond, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.69 one way
$69.38 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $38.24 | $76.49 |
| premium | $4.80 | $43.12 | $86.23 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.74 | $101.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.5 | 0 | $23.98 | $10.96 |
| Efficient EV | 57.1 | 0 | $19.99 | $9.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.4 | 1 | $31.98 | $14.62 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hammond, IN
Afternoon in Hammond on Sunday
Local time
4:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 44m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blooming Grove, IN to Hammond, IN covers 228.4 miles and takes about 4h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Church Street, East 5th Street, North Eastern Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.2 miles from Blooming Grove, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blooming Grove, IN to Hammond, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Blooming Grove, IN to Hammond, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More trips to Hammond, IN
Explore more options from Blooming Grove, IN or browse trips ending in Hammond, IN.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IN road trips.
Explore maps for Blooming Grove, IN or Hammond, IN on MapSof.net.