Trip from Hammond, IN to Clayton, IN

Drive Time

3h 7m

Distance

156.8 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Hammond, IN to Clayton, IN covers 156.8 miles and takes about 3h 7m 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 $21.30 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

78.4 miles from Hammond, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 7m drive with frequent turns across 156.8 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.

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.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Columbia Avenue

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Turn left onto 173rd Street

3

Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue

4

Turn left onto 175th Street

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Turn right onto Indianapolis Boulevard

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Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit

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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

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Keep slight left

10

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

11

Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: Lebanon, Lizton

12

Turn right onto South Lebanon Street

13

Continue on County Road 50 West

14

Continue on North State Street

15

Continue on County Road 100 West

16

Continue on Urban Street

17

At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

18

Turn right onto South Cross Street

19

Continue on South State Road 39

20

At the end of the road, turn left

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Turn right

22

Turn left onto Kentucky Street

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Turn left

24

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 78.4 miles from Hammond, IN, or about 1h 33m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 78.4 miles or 1h 33m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clayton, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hammond, IN

This is one driving day of about 156.8 miles and 3h 7m.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

78 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Clayton, 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 Clayton, 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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 78.4 mi from Hammond, IN

Champaign, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.4 miles from Hammond, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$21.30	$42.60
midgrade	$3.85	$23.77	$47.53
premium	$4.15	$25.62	$51.24
diesel	$3.75	$23.15	$46.30

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 54.9 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hammond, IN to Clayton, IN covers 156.8 miles and takes about 3h 7m 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 78.4 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 $21.30 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.

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