Trip from Hammond, IN to Georgetown, IN

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, I 65, Borman Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 139.1 miles from Hammond, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

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.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Hammond, IN to Georgetown, IN?

The route from Hammond, IN to Georgetown, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 18m

Distance

278.2 mi

448 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 5m ★

6 AM

5h 18m

8 AM

5h 45m

10 AM

5h 27m

12 PM

5h 25m

3 PM

5h 29m

5 PM

5h 44m

8 PM

5h 10m

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

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Georgetown, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hammond, IN to Georgetown, IN covers 278.2 miles and takes about 5h 18m 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 mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 129.3 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.49 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

139.1 miles from Hammond, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 18m. Total distance: 278.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Hammond, IN to Georgetown, IN covers 278.2 miles and takes about 5h 18m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

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?

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.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 278.2 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 points

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

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

10.5 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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 straight / slight right lanes.

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.

263.8 mi into trip | ~4h 57m in

Take the exit toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 6B Toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway	129.3 mi	2h 20m
I 65	123.3 mi	2h 19m
Borman Expressway	8.2 mi	11m
I 265	6.4 mi	7m
Main Street	3.7 mi	6m
I 64	3.2 mi	4m
173rd Street	0.6 mi	1m
SR 62	0.4 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 Georgetown, IN.

Start on Columbia Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Columbia Avenue

Turn left onto 173rd Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · 173rd Street

Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Southeastern Avenue

Turn left onto 175th Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · 175th Street

Turn right onto SR 152

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit

Merge onto I 80; I 94; US 6

8.2 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 34 sec

Exit 11 Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 65

129 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

17 mi · 22 min · I 65

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 65

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 65

Exit 112A Toward I 70 East: Dayton

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

104 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 65

Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 6B Toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany

Merge onto I 265; SR 62

5.9 mi · 6 min · I 265; SR 62

Continue on I 265; SR 62

0.5 mi · 54 sec · I 265; SR 62

Toward I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

Merge onto I 64; US 150; SR 62

1.7 mi · 2 min · I 64; US 150; SR 62

Continue on I 64; SR 62

1.5 mi · 2 min · I 64; SR 62

Take the exit onto SR 62

0.4 mi · 41 sec · SR 62

Exit 118 Toward SR 62, SR 64 West: Edwardsville, Georgetown

Turn right onto SR 64

3.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

Turn right onto Kepley Road

6 ft · 0 sec · Kepley Road

Arrive at destination

Kepley Road

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 139.1 miles from Hammond, IN, or about 2h 36m 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 61 miles or 1h 12m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 139.1 miles or 2h 36m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 18m

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

Before You Leave

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 278.2 miles and 5h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 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 139.1 mi from Hammond, IN · 2h 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Indianapolis, IN

139 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 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Carmel, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 139.1 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 Georgetown, IN

The final approach into Georgetown, 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 Georgetown, 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

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...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour $20 near mile 9.6

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

$43.49 one way

$86.99 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 97 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$47.75	$95.51
premium	$4.89	$53.54	$107.07
diesel	$5.61	$61.42	$122.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 97.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	83.5	1	$29.21	$13.35
Efficient EV	69.6	0	$24.34	$11.13
EV Truck/SUV	111.3	1	$38.95	$17.80

Gas CO2

97 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Hammond, IN

Evening in Hammond on Thursday

Local time

5:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Georgetown, IN

Evening in Georgetown on Thursday

Local time

6:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

15 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 18m 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 Georgetown, IN covers 278.2 miles and takes about 5h 18m 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 139.1 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 $43.49 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.