Origin
Hammond, IN
Evening in Hammond on Sunday
Local time
6:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hammond, IN to Clear Creek, IN
Drive Time
4h 3m
Distance
211.2 mi
340 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 50m
★
6 AM
4h 3m
8 AM
4h 29m
10 AM
4h 12m
12 PM
4h 10m
3 PM
4h 14m
5 PM
4h 28m
8 PM
3h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clear Creek, IN
Tim L
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Hammond to Clear Creek, expect a straightforward journey covering 211.2 miles across the Indiana heartland. You will spend roughly 4 hours and 3 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Budget approximately $32 for fuel to cover the distance, which primarily utilizes the Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, I-69, and I-465. Since the entire trip remains within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. This route is efficient for those looking to reach their destination quickly without the need for an overnight stay, provided you are comfortable with a four-hour block of driving.
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
105.6 miles from Hammond, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a mixed drive profile, balancing fast-paced highway segments with more localized navigation. About 36% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a steady rhythm as you transition between major arteries. You should prepare for a significant initial stretch, as your longest uninterrupted segment spans 129.3 miles along the Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway. While the interstate portions offer predictable, high-speed travel, expect the pace to shift as you move off the main corridors toward your final destination. It is a functional drive that prioritizes directness, requiring you to remain focused as the road conditions evolve from major thoroughfares to smaller stretches.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 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?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 211.2 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 17 key pointsThese 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.
7
161 mi into trip
|
~3h 3m in
Take the exit toward I 69 South: Evansville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
6
209.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 58m in
|
SR 37
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37 toward SR 37 South: Bedford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 114
Toward SR 37 South: Bedford
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway | 129.3 mi | 2h 20m |
| I 69 | 47.5 mi | 53m |
| I 465 | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| Borman Expressway | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| I 65 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| SR 37 | 1 mi | 2m |
| 173rd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Church Lane | 0.5 mi | 2m |
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 Clear Creek, 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
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 465
Use the none lane.
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 69
47 mi
·
53 min
·
I 69
Use the none lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 37
Exit 114
Toward SR 37 South: Bedford
18
Turn left onto South Victor Pike
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Victor Pike
19
Turn right onto West Church Lane
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Church Lane
20
Turn left onto Rogers Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Rogers Street
21
Arrive at destination
Rogers Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 211.2-mile trek, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the 4-hour duration and keep your energy levels consistent. Leaving early in the morning can help you bypass potential congestion on the I-465 loop, which is a critical transition point on this route. Since your fuel costs are estimated at $32, consider fueling up before hitting the longest 129.3-mile stretch to avoid paying premium prices at more isolated service stations. Because the drive is manageable in one day, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule. Keep a close eye on your mileage during the Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway segment to ensure you are ready for the turn onto the interstate system.
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 105.6 miles from Hammond, IN, or about 2h 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 105.6 miles or 2h 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clear Creek, 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 211.2 miles and 4h 3m.
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 105.6 mi from Hammond, IN · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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 105.6 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 Clear Creek, IN
The final approach into Clear Creek, 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 Clear Creek, 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
$32.08 one way
$64.16 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $35.36 | $70.73 |
| premium | $4.80 | $39.87 | $79.74 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $46.92 | $93.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.4 | 0 | $22.18 | $10.14 |
| Efficient EV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.48 | $8.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.5 | 1 | $29.57 | $13.52 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Clear Creek, IN
Evening in Clear Creek on Sunday
Local time
7:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
6 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 3m 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 Hammond, IN to Clear Creek, IN covers 211.2 miles and takes about 4h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, I 69, I 465. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.6 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 $32.08 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 211.2 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 Clear Creek, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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