Origin
Hammond, IN
Afternoon in Hammond on Sunday
Local time
4:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hammond, IN to Brooklyn, IN
Drive Time
3h 24m
Distance
172.8 mi
278 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 12m
★
6 AM
3h 25m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 33m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 48m
8 PM
3h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, IN
Jean-Daniel Francoeur
Trip Overview
Spanning 172.8 miles across Indiana, this trip connects Hammond to Brooklyn in approximately 3 hours and 24 minutes. Given the manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day journey, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You should budget about $26 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating through the Midwest, the drive transitions from the northern reaches of the state down toward the central region. It is a straightforward trip that balances time on the road with total travel efficiency, making it a solid choice for a quick getaway or a necessary commute.
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
86.4 miles from Hammond, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you will spend 14% of your time on highways, the majority of the journey relies on navigating routes like the Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, Kentucky Avenue, and I-465. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 129.3 miles on the Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway. Because the route features frequent turns, you will find it requires more active driving than a standard highway slog. Be prepared for a shift in pace as you move from major thoroughfares onto more localized road segments.
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.
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 2 miles in near I 80; I 94; US 6 / Borman Expressway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 172.8 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 2 miles (I 80; I 94; US 6 / Borman Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2 mi into trip
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~4m in
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I 80; I 94; US 6 / Borman Expressway
Merge onto I 80; I 94; US 6 / Borman Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
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.
8
158.5 mi into trip
|
~3h in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 67 South: Mooresville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 67 South: Mooresville
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway | 129.3 mi | 2h 20m |
| Kentucky Avenue | 12.9 mi | 19m |
| I 465 | 11 mi | 12m |
| Borman Expressway | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| I 65 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| 173rd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Church Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Sunset Lane | 0.5 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 Brooklyn, 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
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 65
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 123
Toward I 465 South
13
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 123
Toward I 465 South
14
Merge onto I 465
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 465
Use the none lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 8
Toward SR 67 South: Kentucky Avenue
16
Keep slight left at fork
165 ft
·
6 sec
Toward SR 67 South: Mooresville
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto SR 67
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Kentucky Avenue
Use the none lane.
18
Turn left onto East Sunset Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sunset Lane
19
At end of road, turn right onto Observatory Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Observatory Road
20
Turn left onto West Knox Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Knox Street
21
Turn right onto North Church Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Church Street
22
Arrive at destination
North Church Street
Trip Plan
Since the entire trip takes less than three and a half hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You only need to plan for a single stop along the way to break up the drive and refuel. Aim to avoid peak traffic hours when navigating the local sections of the route to keep your travel time closer to the estimated duration. Because of the turn-heavy nature of the drive, stay alert and keep your navigation system ready for transitions between the Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway and local roads. Planning for one well-timed rest break will help you stay fresh behind the wheel until you reach 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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86.4 miles from Hammond, IN, or about 1h 39m 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 86.4 miles or 1h 39m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, 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 172.8 miles and 3h 24m.
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 86.4 mi from Hammond, IN · 1h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 86.4 miles from Hammond, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129.3 miles.
Arriving in Brooklyn, IN
The final approach into Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.25 one way
$52.49 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $28.93 | $57.87 |
| premium | $4.80 | $32.62 | $65.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.39 | $76.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.8 | 0 | $18.14 | $8.29 |
| Efficient EV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.12 | $6.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.1 | 0 | $24.19 | $11.06 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Brooklyn, IN
Evening in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
5:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
21 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 24m 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 Brooklyn, IN covers 172.8 miles and takes about 3h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, Kentucky Avenue, I 465. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.4 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 $26.25 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 172.8 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 2 miles (I 80; I 94; US 6 / Borman Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; 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.
The route from Hammond, IN to Brooklyn, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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