Trip from Hammond, IN to Avon, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 3m

Distance

151.9 mi

245 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 52m ★

6 AM

3h 3m

8 AM

3h 26m

10 AM

3h 11m

12 PM

3h 9m

3 PM

3h 13m

5 PM

3h 25m

8 PM

2h 57m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hammond, IN to Avon, IN covers 151.9 miles and takes about 3h 3m 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, Borman Expressway, State Road 267 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 125 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.75 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

76 miles from Hammond, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway	125 mi	2h 15m
Borman Expressway	8.2 mi	11m
State Road 267	8.1 mi	13m
Avon Avenue	4.1 mi	7m
North Green Street	3.1 mi	7m
173rd Street	0.6 mi	1m
Southeastern Avenue	0.3 mi	<1m
Indianapolis Boulevard	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway — 125 mi, about 2h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hammond, IN and Avon, 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

125 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 133 Toward SR 267 South: Brownsburg, Albert Street, White Drive

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Toward Brownsburg

Turn straight onto State Road 267

8.1 mi · 13 min · State Road 267

Continue on 267

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Green Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn straight onto 267

1.7 mi · 4 min · North Green Street

Enter roundabout onto 267

83 ft · 4 sec · Avon Avenue

Continue on 267

1.0 mi · 1 min · Avon Avenue

Enter roundabout onto 267

127 ft · 3 sec · Avon Avenue

Continue on 267

3.0 mi · 5 min · Avon Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto US 36

45 ft · 0 sec · Rockville Road

Arrive at destination

US 36

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 76 miles from Hammond, IN, or about 1h 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125 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 33 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avon, 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 151.9 miles and 3h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 125 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lafayette, IN

76 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.

Popular next leg

Lafayette, IN to Avon, IN

57 mi · 1h 17m

Pacing Suggestions

Chicago, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Lafayette, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76 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 125 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Country Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Indiana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 97.7

Hours: 5:30 am–2 pm

+17654481557

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Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lafayette, Indiana

0.9 mi

FLUID Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Crown Point, Indiana

1.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Kaffa Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Crown Point, Indiana

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 21.7

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+12192132613

Visit website

Sip Coffee House & Artisan Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Crown Point, Indiana

2.4 mi

Cafe Fresco

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Crown Point, Indiana

2.4 mi

The Country Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 97.7

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 5:30 am–2 pm

+17654481557

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 97.7

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17654477700

Visit website

FLUID Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 21.7

Crown Point, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12192132044

Visit website

Giovanni's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Munster, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12198366220

Visit website

Heartland Cafe at Franciscan Health Lafayette East

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 97.7

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17655024000

Visit website

The Country Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 97.7

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 5:30 am–2 pm

+17658383334

Visit website

Sip Coffee House highland

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Highland, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12195950314

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 97.7

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

Visit website

Jump Start Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 97.7

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17654763454

Visit website

The Eleventh House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 97.7

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 136.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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.

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.

136.3 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in

Take the exit toward SR 267 South: Brownsburg, Albert Street, White Drive

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

Exit 133 Toward SR 267 South: Brownsburg, Albert Street,...

136.5 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Brownsburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Brownsburg

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.75 one way

$47.50 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$26.07	$52.15
premium	$4.89	$29.23	$58.46
diesel	$5.61	$33.54	$67.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45.6	$15.95	$7.29
Efficient EV	38	$13.29	$6.08
EV Truck/SUV	60.8	$21.27	$9.72

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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

Afternoon in Hammond on Saturday

Local time

12:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Avon, IN

Afternoon in Avon on Saturday

Local time

1:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Lafayette, IN

76 mi in

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

5 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

3h 3m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 3h 3m drive with frequent turns across 151.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

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 125 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 151.9 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 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Hammond, IN to Avon, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Brownsburg along the way.

Brownsburg

136.5 mi in | ~2h 34m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 3m. Total distance: 151.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hammond, IN to Avon, IN covers 151.9 miles and takes about 3h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, Borman Expressway, State Road 267. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 76 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 $23.75 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

On the drive from Hammond, IN to Avon, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Brownsburg along the way.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

The Country Cafe

Kaffa Cafe

The Country Cafe

Sonic Drive-In

FLUID Coffee Roasters

Giovanni's Restaurant

Heartland Cafe at Franciscan Health Lafayette East

The Country Cafe

Sip Coffee House highland

The Green Witch Cafe

Kaffa Cafe

Sip Coffee House & Artisan Cafe

Cafe Fresco

Smalltown Coffee Company

North End Cafe

Wanderlust Coffee Roasters

Jump Start Cafe

The Eleventh House

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hammond, IN

Avon, IN

1 hour later

5 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 3m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the trip from Hammond, IN to Avon, IN?

What are the main roads on this route?

Is this a good same-day trip?

Where should I stop halfway?

How much does gas cost for this trip?

What is the best time to leave?

How many breaks should I plan?

How hard is the drive from Hammond, IN to Avon, IN?

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