Origin
Hammond, IN
Morning in Hammond on Monday
Local time
10:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hammond, IN to North Judson, IN
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
60.8 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Judson, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hammond, IN to North Judson, IN covers 60.8 miles and takes about 1h 28m 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 $9.23 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
30.4 miles from Hammond, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 60.8 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hammond, IN to North Judson, IN is easy. At 1h 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hammond, IN to North Judson, 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 North Judson, 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
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Crown Point, Hebron
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 231: Crown Point, Hebron
12
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 231
240 ft
·
4 sec
·
US Highway 231
14
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 231
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 231
15
Continue on Pratt Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pratt Street
16
Continue on West Casey Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Casey Street
17
Continue on West Casey Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Casey Street
18
Turn left onto East Sigler Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Sigler Street
19
Continue on State Road 8
15 mi
·
21 min
·
State Road 8
20
Turn right onto South Washington Street
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
South Washington Street
21
Turn left onto West 600 South
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
West 600 South
22
Continue on West Talmer Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Talmer Avenue
23
Turn right onto Schricker Avenue
13 ft
·
Schricker Avenue
24
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30.4 miles from Hammond, IN, or about 44m 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 60.8 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.4 miles or 44m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Judson, 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 60.8 miles and 1h 28m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.4 mi from Hammond, IN · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 60.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Hammond, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Judson, IN
The final approach into North Judson, 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 North Judson, 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
$9.23 one way
$18.47 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| premium | $4.80 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.51 | $3.89 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
North Judson, IN
Morning in North Judson on Monday
Local time
10:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 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
1h 28m 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 North Judson, IN covers 60.8 miles and takes about 1h 28m 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 30.4 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 $9.23 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.
The drive from Hammond, IN to North Judson, IN is easy. At 1h 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hammond, IN to North Judson, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hammond, IN to North Judson, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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