Origin
Burns Harbor, IN
Morning in Burns Harbor on Thursday
Local time
6:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burns Harbor, IN to Hammond, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
35m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burns Harbor, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Burns Harbor, IN to Hammond, IN covers 21.6 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 10th Street, W Street, South Boundary Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 21.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
10th 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Burns Harbor, IN to Hammond, IN is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Burns Harbor, IN to Hammond, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Street | — | — |
| W Street | — | — |
| South Boundary Road | — | — |
| North Loop Drive | — | — |
| George Nelson Drive | — | — |
| I 94 West | — | — |
| SR 152 North | — | — |
| Indianapolis Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
10th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burns Harbor, IN and Hammond, IN.
1
Start on R Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
R Street
2
Turn left onto 10th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto W Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
W Street
4
Continue on South Boundary Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Boundary Road
5
Turn right onto North Loop Drive
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Loop Drive
6
Turn left onto George Nelson Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
George Nelson Drive
7
Continue straight
1.6 mi
·
2 min
8
Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 94 West: Chicago
9
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
20 min
10
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
11
Keep slight left to continue on SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard
12
Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Indianapolis Boulevard
13
Turn left onto 173rd Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
173rd Street
14
Turn right onto Columbia Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Columbia Avenue
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.38 one way
$6.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Morning in Hammond on Thursday
Local time
6:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Burns Harbor, IN to Hammond, IN covers 21.6 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 10th Street, W Street, South Boundary Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Burns Harbor, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Burns Harbor, IN to Hammond, IN is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Burns Harbor, IN to Hammond, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Burns Harbor, IN to Hammond, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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