Origin
Eaton, IN
Night in Eaton on Wednesday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eaton, IN to Hammond, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 2m
Distance
187 mi
301 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 50m
★
6 AM
4h 3m
8 AM
4h 29m
10 AM
4h 12m
12 PM
4h 9m
3 PM
4h 13m
5 PM
4h 27m
8 PM
3h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eaton, IN
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
The drive from Eaton, IN to Hammond, IN covers 187 miles and takes about 4h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Indiana Avenue, East Eaton-Albany Pike, North County Road 100 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.24 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
93.5 miles from Eaton, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 2m drive with frequent turns across 187 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Indiana Avenue 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
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 2m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eaton, IN to Hammond, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Indiana Avenue | — | — |
| East Eaton-Albany Pike | — | — |
| North County Road 100 East | — | — |
| East 600 North | — | — |
| East County Road 600 North | — | — |
| 1200 North | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| East 150 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Indiana Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eaton, IN and Hammond, IN.
1
Start on South Meridian Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Meridian Street
2
Turn right onto East Indiana Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Indiana Avenue
3
Continue on East Eaton-Albany Pike
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Eaton-Albany Pike
4
Turn left onto North County Road 100 East
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
North County Road 100 East
5
Turn right onto East 600 North
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
East 600 North
6
Continue on East County Road 600 North
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
East County Road 600 North
7
Continue on 1200 North
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
1200 North
8
Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on East 150 South
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East 150 South
10
Continue on State Road 28
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
State Road 28
11
Continue on East 150 South
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
East 150 South
12
Continue on East Jefferson Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Jefferson Street
13
Continue on West Old State Road 28
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Old State Road 28
14
Continue on West 200 South
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
West 200 South
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
West 200 South
16
Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West 200 South
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
West 200 South
18
Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West 200 South
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
West 200 South
20
Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
West 200 South
21
Continue on County Road 100 South
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 100 South
22
At the end of the road, turn right
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
23
Turn left onto East County Road 50 South
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East County Road 50 South
24
Continue on East Wabash Street
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
East Wabash Street
25
Turn slight right
217 ft
·
4 sec
26
Turn slight right onto South Hoke Avenue
180 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Hoke Avenue
27
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
28
Turn straight onto Walnut Avenue
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Walnut Avenue
29
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
30
Merge slight left
101 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
31
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
32
Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Borman Expressway
33
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
34
Keep slight left to continue on SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard
35
Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Indianapolis Boulevard
36
Turn left onto 173rd Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
173rd Street
37
Turn right onto Columbia Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Columbia Avenue
38
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 93.5 miles from Eaton, IN, or about 2h 1m 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 41 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.5 miles or 2h 1m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hammond, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Eaton, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Eaton, IN
This is one driving day of about 187 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Eaton, 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 93.5 mi from Eaton, IN · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.5 miles from Eaton, 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
$29.24 one way
$58.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.10 | $64.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $35.99 | $71.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.29 | $82.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.63 | $8.98 |
| Efficient EV | 46.8 | 0 | $16.36 | $7.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.8 | 0 | $26.18 | $11.97 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
Night in Hammond on Wednesday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Mulberry, IN
94 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
13 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
4h 2m 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 Eaton, IN to Hammond, IN covers 187 miles and takes about 4h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Indiana Avenue, East Eaton-Albany Pike, North County Road 100 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 93.5 miles from Eaton, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.24 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 2m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eaton, IN to Hammond, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Eaton, IN to Hammond, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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