The drive from Hammond, IN to Stony Creek, IN covers 109.9 miles and takes about 2h 25m 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, US 20 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 $17.18 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.
Midpoint
55 miles from Hammond, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 109.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 25m highway drive covering 109.9 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 21 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. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 173rd Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 109.9 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (173rd Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|173rd Street
Turn left onto 173rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip|~4m in|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
109.8 mi into trip|~2h 24m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hammond, IN and Stony Creek, IN, road signs point toward Bend and Plymouth.
Bend
38.7 mi in|~48m
Plymouth
63.3 mi in|~1h 21m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Borman Expressway
36.8 mi
43m
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
29 mi
34m
US 20
13.9 mi
20m
SR 2
12.5 mi
16m
SR 13
5 mi
7m
South Main Street
3.5 mi
5m
County Road 40
2 mi
4m
173rd Street
0.6 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 Stony 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
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
29 mi·34 min·Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
13
Turn slight right
4.2 mi·4 min
14
Merge onto US 20
2.2 mi·3 min·US 20
15
Turn right onto SR 13
3.5 mi·5 min·South Main Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto SR 13
0.5 mi·46 sec·SR 13
17
Turn right onto SR 13
4.5 mi·6 min·SR 13
18
Turn left onto CR 40
2.0 mi·4 min·County Road 40
19
At end of road, turn right onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West
0.2 mi·40 sec·East County Line Road; South 1200 West
20
Turn left
0.2 mi·1 min
21
Arrive at 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 55 miles from Hammond, IN, or about 1h 10m 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 24 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55 miles or 1h 10m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stony 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 109.9 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Hammond, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 mi from Hammond, IN
· 1h 10m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.18 one way
$34.36 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.86
$37.73
premium
$4.89
$21.15
$42.30
diesel
$5.61
$24.26
$48.53
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: 38.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33
0
$11.54
$5.28
Efficient EV
27.5
0
$9.62
$4.40
EV Truck/SUV
44
0
$15.39
$7.03
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Hammond, IN
Evening
in Hammond on Thursday
Local time
8:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Stony Creek, IN
Night
in Stony Creek on Thursday
Local time
9:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 25m 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 Stony Creek, IN covers 109.9 miles and takes about 2h 25m 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, US 20. 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 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 $17.18 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 109.9 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (173rd Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Between Hammond, IN and Stony Creek, IN, road signs point toward Bend and Plymouth.
