Origin
Hammond, IN
Morning in Hammond on Monday
Local time
6:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hammond, IN to Ligonier, IN
Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
110.9 mi
178 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 21m
★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ligonier, IN
patrice schoefolt
Trip Overview
The drive from Hammond, IN to Ligonier, IN covers 110.9 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Borman Expressway, Saint Joseph Valley Parkway, SR 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.8 miles on Borman Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.84 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
55.4 miles from Hammond, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 31m highway drive covering 110.9 miles, with most of the trip on Borman Expressway and Saint Joseph Valley Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.8 miles on Borman Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Borman Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Borman Expressway and Saint Joseph Valley Parkway. 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 110.9 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 38.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 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 straight / slight right lanes.
5
38.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward US 20 East, US 35 South: La Porte, South Bend
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 20 East, US 35 South: La Porte, South...
5
63.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward US 20 East, US 31 South: Mishawaka, Plymouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 20 East, US 31 South: Mishawaka, Plym...
5
85.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward US 33: Goshen, Elkhart
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 33: Goshen, Elkhart
5
86.2 mi into trip
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~1h 49m in
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US 33 / South Main Street
Merge onto US 33 / South Main Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Hammond, IN and Ligonier, IN, road signs point toward Bend, Plymouth and Elkhart.
Bend
38.7 mi in
|
~48m
Plymouth
63.3 mi in
|
~1h 21m
Elkhart
85.7 mi in
|
~1h 47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Borman Expressway | 36.8 mi | 43m |
| Saint Joseph Valley Parkway | 21.9 mi | 25m |
| SR 2 | 12.5 mi | 16m |
| Lincolnway East | 11.8 mi | 19m |
| US 20 | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| South Main Street | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Lincolnway West | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| County Road 50 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Borman Expressway
— 36.8 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond, IN and Ligonier, 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
37 mi
·
43 min
·
Borman Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 20 East, US 35 South: La Porte, South Bend
9
Merge onto US 20
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US 20
10
Continue on SR 2
12 mi
·
16 min
·
SR 2
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 20 East, US 31 South: Mishawaka, Plymouth
12
Merge onto US 20; US 31
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward US 33: Goshen, Elkhart
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
15
Merge onto US 33
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 33
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Highway
17
Continue on US 33
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Elkhart Road
18
Continue on US 33
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Pike Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 33
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Lincolnway East
20
Turn left onto SR 13
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road 13
21
Continue on CR 50
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 50
22
Continue on Lincolnway West
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincolnway West
23
At end of road, turn left onto SR 5
141 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Cavin Street
24
Turn right onto Pigeon Street
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
Pigeon Street
25
Arrive at destination
Pigeon Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 55.4 miles from Hammond, IN, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.8 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.4 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ligonier, 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 110.9 miles and 2h 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.
The longest stretch is on Borman Expressway for about 36.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.4 mi from Hammond, IN · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 55.4 miles from Hammond, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ligonier, IN
The final approach into Ligonier, 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 Ligonier, 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
$16.84 one way
$33.69 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $18.57 | $37.14 |
| premium | $4.80 | $20.94 | $41.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.64 | $49.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.64 | $5.32 |
| Efficient EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.70 | $4.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.53 | $7.10 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Ligonier, IN
Morning in Ligonier on Monday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
4 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
2h 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 Ligonier, IN covers 110.9 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Borman Expressway, Saint Joseph Valley Parkway, SR 2. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.4 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 $16.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 16 significant decision points across 110.9 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 38.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hammond, IN and Ligonier, IN, road signs point toward Bend, Plymouth and Elkhart.
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