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Trip from Hammond, IN to Beech Grove, IN

Drive Time

3h 12m

Distance

164.1 mi

264 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 0m ★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 5m

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

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Downtown Beech Grove, IN, IN

Beech Grove, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hammond, IN to Beech Grove, IN covers 164.1 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, I 65, Borman Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 129.3 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.93 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

82.1 miles from Hammond, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 12m drive with frequent turns across 164.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 129.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

927 ft 517 ft

Total Climb

666 ft

Total Descent

463 ft

Highest Point

927 ft

~128.9 mi in

Elevation Range

410 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 164.1 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 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.6 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

7
10.1 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 11 Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
6
10.5 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
140.6 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in | I 65

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
159.5 mi into trip | ~3h 3m in | I 65

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
7
160.6 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in

Take the exit toward Raymond Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 109 Toward Raymond Street

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway 129.3 mi 2h 20m
I 65 20 mi 26m
Borman Expressway 8.2 mi 11m
Churchman Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
East Raymond Street 1.1 mi 1m
Albany Street 0.7 mi 1m
173rd Street 0.6 mi 1m
Southeastern Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway — 129.3 mi, about 2h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Columbia Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Columbia Avenue
2

Turn left onto 173rd Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · 173rd Street
3

Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Southeastern Avenue
4

Turn left onto 175th Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · 175th Street
5

Turn right onto SR 152

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit
7

Merge onto I 80; I 94; US 6

8.2 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway
Use the none lane.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 34 sec
Exit 11 Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 65

129 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

17 mi · 22 min · I 65
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 65

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 65
Exit 112A Toward I 70 East: Dayton Use the none lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 65
Use the slight left lane.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 109 Toward Raymond Street Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork

104 ft · 3 sec
Use the left / right lanes.
16

Turn left onto East Raymond Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Raymond Street
Use the none lane.
17

Turn right onto Churchman Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Churchman Avenue
Use the right lane.
18

Continue on Churchman Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Churchman Avenue
19

Enter roundabout onto Albany Street

159 ft · 3 sec · Albany Street
20

Continue on Albany Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Albany Street
Use the none lane.
21

Turn right onto North 7th Avenue

0.1 mi · 24 sec · North 7th Avenue
22

Arrive at destination

North 7th 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 82.1 miles from Hammond, IN, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.3 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 82.1 miles or 1h 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beech Grove, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hammond, 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 Hammond, IN

This is one driving day of about 164.1 miles and 3h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hammond, 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 Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway for about 129.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 82.1 mi from Hammond, IN · 1h 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

82 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

Orland Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orland Park, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.1 miles from Hammond, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129.3 miles.

Arriving in Beech Grove, IN

The final approach into Beech Grove, 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 Beech Grove, 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...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour $20 near mile 11.3
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

$24.93 one way

$49.85 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $27.48 $54.95
premium $4.80 $30.98 $61.96
diesel $5.64 $36.46 $72.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.2 0 $17.23 $7.88
Efficient EV 41 0 $14.36 $6.56
EV Truck/SUV 65.6 0 $22.97 $10.50

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Hammond, IN

Afternoon in Hammond on Sunday

Local time

4:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beech Grove, IN

Evening in Beech Grove on Sunday

Local time

5:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°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 later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

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

3h 12m 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 Hammond, IN to Beech Grove, IN covers 164.1 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, I 65, Borman Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.1 miles from Hammond, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.93 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 164.1 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 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.6 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hammond, IN to Beech Grove, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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