Drive Time
4h 51m
Distance
242.2 mi
390 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
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The drive from Dillsboro, IN to Hammond, IN covers 242.2 miles and takes about 4h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 50, Front Street, West Perry Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.79 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
121.1 miles from Dillsboro, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 51m drive with frequent turns across 242.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 51m 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 Dillsboro, IN to Hammond, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 50 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Perry Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Buckeye Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Ireland Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Michigan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 74 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Dillsboro, IN and Hammond, IN.
Start on Old U.S. Highway 50
Turn right onto Front Street
Turn right
Continue straight
Continue on West Perry Street
Turn right onto South Buckeye Street
Continue on East Main Street
Turn right onto North Ireland Street
Turn left onto North Michigan Avenue
Turn right
Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue
Continue on Cruse Street
Turn right onto East Market Street
Turn left onto Dickson Street
Turn left onto East Ohio Street
Turn right onto Dickson Street
Turn left onto East New York Street
Turn right onto North Pine Street
Take the ramp straight
Keep slight right to continue on I 65 North: Chicago
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
Keep slight left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard
Keep slight left to continue on SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard
Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard
Turn left onto 173rd Street
Turn right onto Columbia Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.1 miles or 2h 25m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hammond, IN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Dillsboro, 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 Dillsboro, IN
This is one driving day of about 242.2 miles and 4h 51m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 121.1 mi from Dillsboro, IN · 2h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 121.1 miles from Dillsboro, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$36.79 one way
$73.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $40.55 | $81.11 |
| premium | $4.80 | $45.72 | $91.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $53.81 | $107.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.7 | 0 | $25.43 | $11.63 |
| Efficient EV | 60.6 | 0 | $21.19 | $9.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.9 | 1 | $33.91 | $15.50 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Dillsboro on Sunday
Local time
2:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Hammond on Sunday
Local time
1:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
76°F
Cincinnati, OH
121 mi in
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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