Drive Time
4h 15m
Distance
208.1 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
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The drive from Franklin, IN to Hammond, IN covers 208.1 miles and takes about 4h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 300 North Road, North 900 East, Buck Creek Park for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.27 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
104.1 miles from Franklin, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 15m drive with frequent turns across 208.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 300 North Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 900 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buck Creek Park | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 450 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 800 East Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buck Creek Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, IN and Hammond, IN.
Start on Nobblett Road
Continue on East 300 North Road
Turn right onto North 900 East
Turn slight left onto Buck Creek Park
Turn left onto East 450 North
Turn right onto North 800 East Road
Turn slight left onto Buck Creek Road
Turn left
Turn right onto East State Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Street
Exit the roundabout onto State Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Merge slight left
Keep slight right
Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.1 miles or 2h 7m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hammond, IN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Franklin, 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 Franklin, IN
This is one driving day of about 208.1 miles and 4h 15m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 104.1 mi from Franklin, IN · 2h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 104.1 miles from Franklin, 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
$28.27 one way
$56.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $31.54 | $63.09 |
| premium | $4.15 | $34.00 | $68.00 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $30.72 | $61.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.4 | 0 | $21.85 | $9.99 |
| Efficient EV | 52 | 0 | $18.21 | $8.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.2 | 1 | $29.13 | $13.32 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Franklin on Saturday
Local time
7:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Hammond on Saturday
Local time
6:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
54°F
Champaign, IL
104 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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