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Trip from Connersville, IN to Hammond, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 24m

Distance

217.1 mi

349 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
4h 12m ★
6 AM
4h 25m
8 AM
4h 51m
10 AM
4h 34m
12 PM
4h 31m
3 PM
4h 35m
5 PM
4h 50m
8 PM
4h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Fayette County, Indiana, United States

Connersville, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Connersville, IN to Hammond, IN covers 217.1 miles and takes about 4h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, United States Highway 52, West 3rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 129.1 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.94 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

108.5 miles from Connersville, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 24m. Total distance: 217.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 24m highway drive covering 217.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and United States Highway 52. The longest continuous stretch is about 129.1 miles on I 65.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 129.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and United States Highway 52. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 49.3 miles in near US 52.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 217.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 49.3 miles (US 52): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.4 miles (I 865): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 205.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
49.3 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | US 52

Turn left onto US 52 toward I 465 North, US 52 West

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 465 North, US 52 West
6
71.4 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | I 865

Keep slight left at fork onto I 865 toward I 865 West: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 25 Toward I 865 West: Chicago
8
205.8 mi into trip | ~4h 6m in

Take the exit toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 259A Toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
8
215.2 mi into trip | ~4h 20m in

Take the exit toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 2 Toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis...
8
215.4 mi into trip | ~4h 20m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 129.1 mi 2h 20m
United States Highway 52 17.9 mi 26m
West 3rd Street 16.7 mi 24m
East Main Street 14.4 mi 21m
I 465 11.1 mi 12m
I 69 9.8 mi 11m
Borman Expressway 8 mi 10m
I 865 5 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 129.1 mi, about 2h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Connersville, IN and Hammond, IN.

1

Start on Market Street

118 ft · 7 sec · Market Street
2

Turn right onto West 4th Street

86 ft · 9 sec · West 4th Street
3

Turn left onto North Grand Avenue

419 ft · 23 sec · North Grand Avenue
4

Turn right onto SR 44

16 mi · 24 min · West 3rd Street
5

Continue on US 52; SR 44

0.2 mi · 21 sec · West 2nd Street
6

Turn slight right onto US 52

0.3 mi · 30 sec · West 3rd Street
7

Continue on US 52

18 mi · 26 min · United States Highway 52
8

Enter roundabout onto US 52

156 ft · 2 sec · East Main Street
9

Continue on US 52

14 mi · 21 min · East Main Street
10

Turn left onto US 52

0.4 mi · 51 sec · US 52
Toward I 465 North, US 52 West Use the left lane.
11

Merge onto I 69; I 465

9.8 mi · 11 min · I 69; I 465
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 465

0.3 mi · 19 sec · I 465
13

Continue on I-465 WB

0.8 mi · 56 sec · I-465 WB
14

Continue on I 465

11 mi · 12 min · I 465
Use the straight lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 865

5.0 mi · 5 min · I 865
Exit 25 Toward I 865 West: Chicago
16

Merge onto I 65; US 52

12 mi · 13 min · I 65; US 52
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit onto US 52

0.2 mi · 15 sec · US 52
Exit 141 Toward US 52 West
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 9 sec
19

Merge onto I 65

117 mi · 2 hr 7 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

1.4 mi · 2 min
Exit 259A Toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago Use the slight right lane.
21

Merge onto I 80; I 94; US 6

8.0 mi · 10 min · Borman Expressway
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 2 Toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
23

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard Use the slight left lane.
24

Turn straight onto SR 152

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard
25

Turn left onto 173rd Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · 173rd Street
Use the left lane.
26

Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Columbia Avenue
27

Arrive at destination

Columbia Avenue

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 108.5 miles from Connersville, IN, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.1 miles.

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 48 miles or 1h 12m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 108.5 miles or 2h 20m 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 36m

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 Connersville, 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 Connersville, IN

This is one driving day of about 217.1 miles and 4h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Connersville, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 129.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 108.5 mi from Connersville, IN · 2h 20m into the drive

town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Speedway, IN

109 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

Lawrence, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Speedway, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 112.6 miles from Connersville, 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes National Park

National Park

Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour $20 near mile 217.5
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park Closure: Mount Baldy Closure
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.94 one way

$67.88 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $37.27 $74.53
premium $4.89 $41.78 $83.56
diesel $5.61 $47.93 $95.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 76 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 65.1 0 $22.80 $10.42
Efficient EV 54.3 0 $19.00 $8.68
EV Truck/SUV 86.8 1 $30.39 $13.89

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Connersville, IN

Evening in Connersville on Thursday

Local time

7:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hammond, IN

Evening in Hammond on Thursday

Local time

6:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°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

3 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 24m 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 Connersville, IN to Hammond, IN covers 217.1 miles and takes about 4h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, United States Highway 52, West 3rd Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.5 miles from Connersville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.94 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 217.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 49.3 miles (US 52): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.4 miles (I 865): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 205.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Connersville, IN to Hammond, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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