Origin
Hammond, IN
Morning in Hammond on Monday
Local time
10:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hammond, IN to Bloomington, IN
Drive Time
3h 31m
Distance
202.8 mi
326 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 19m
★
6 AM
3h 32m
8 AM
3h 56m
10 AM
3h 40m
12 PM
3h 38m
3 PM
3h 42m
5 PM
3h 55m
8 PM
3h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomington, IN
Chris Flaten
Trip Overview
The drive from Hammond, IN to Bloomington, IN covers 202.8 miles and takes about 3h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 173rd Street, Southeastern Avenue, 175th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.80 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
101.4 miles from Hammond, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 31m drive with frequent turns across 202.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
173rd Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 31m 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 Hammond, IN to Bloomington, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 173rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeastern Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 175th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Indianapolis Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Borman Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 65 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
173rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond, IN and Bloomington, 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 Indianapolis Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Indianapolis Boulevard
6
Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit
7
Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Borman Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 65 South: Indianapolis
9
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
129 mi
·
2 hr 20 min
·
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
11
Keep slight left
5.9 mi
·
6 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 465 South
13
Continue on I 465 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 465 South
14
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69 South: Evansville
16
Continue straight
38 mi
·
42 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward College Avenue, Walnut Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
College Avenue, Walnut Street
18
Turn straight onto North Walnut Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Walnut Street
19
Continue on North College Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North College Avenue
20
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
West 10th Street
21
Turn right onto North Dunn Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dunn Street
22
Turn left onto East 4th Street
377 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 4th Street
23
Turn straight
98 ft
·
7 sec
24
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 101.4 miles from Hammond, IN, or about 1h 45m 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 80 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.4 miles or 1h 45m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomington, 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.
+
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 Hammond, IN
This is one driving day of about 202.8 miles and 3h 31m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.4 mi from Hammond, IN · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.4 miles from Hammond, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bloomington, IN
The final approach into Bloomington, 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 Bloomington, 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
$30.80 one way
$61.61 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $33.96 | $67.91 |
| premium | $4.80 | $38.28 | $76.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.06 | $90.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.29 | $9.73 |
| Efficient EV | 50.7 | 0 | $17.75 | $8.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.1 | 1 | $28.39 | $12.98 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Bloomington, IN
Morning in Bloomington on Monday
Local time
11:56 AM
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 31m 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 Bloomington, IN covers 202.8 miles and takes about 3h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 173rd Street, Southeastern Avenue, 175th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.4 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 $30.80 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 straightforward 3h 31m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hammond, IN to Bloomington, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hammond, IN to Bloomington, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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