Trip from Hammond, IN to Graham, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 6m

Distance

262 mi

422 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 53m ★

6 AM

5h 6m

8 AM

5h 33m

10 AM

5h 16m

12 PM

5h 13m

3 PM

5h 17m

5 PM

5h 32m

8 PM

4h 58m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

Graham, IN

Nothing Ahead

Trip Overview

The drive from Hammond, IN to Graham, IN covers 262 miles and takes about 5h 6m 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, I 69, I 465 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 129.3 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.96 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

131 miles from Hammond, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 6m. Total distance: 262 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Drive Character

The drive from Hammond, IN to Graham, IN covers 262 miles and takes about 5h 6m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 26 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 129.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 262 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 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; at 140.6 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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.

140.6 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in | I 65

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

161 mi into trip | ~3h 3m in

Take the exit toward I 69 South: Evansville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5 Toward I 69 South: Evansville

247.6 mi into trip | ~4h 39m in

Take the exit toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon

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

Exit 76 Toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon

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 Graham, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Odon along the way.

Odon

247.6 mi in | ~4h 39m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway	129.3 mi	2h 20m
I 69	85.8 mi	1h 34m
I 465	13.7 mi	15m
SR 57	9.2 mi	13m
Borman Expressway	8.2 mi	11m
I 65	5.9 mi	6m
SR 358	1.8 mi	3m
West 500 North	1 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway — 129.3 mi, about 2h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

129 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

5.9 mi · 6 min · I 65

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 123 Toward I 465 South

Continue on this road

0.6 mi · 1 min · this road

Exit 123 Toward I 465 South

Merge onto I 465

14 mi · 15 min · I 465

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 5 Toward I 69 South: Evansville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 69

47 mi · 53 min · I 69

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

38 mi · 41 min · I 69

Toward I 69 South: Evansville

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 30 sec

Exit 76 Toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon

Turn right onto SR 58

0.9 mi · 1 min · SR 58

Continue on SR 358

1.8 mi · 3 min · SR 358

Turn left onto SR 57; SR 358

9.2 mi · 13 min · SR 57; SR 358

Turn right onto West 500 North

1.0 mi · 4 min · West 500 North

Turn left onto North 100 West

0.6 mi · 1 min · North 100 West

Turn right onto West 450 North

0.6 mi · 2 min · West 450 North

Turn right

217 ft · 9 sec

Arrive at destination

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 131 miles from Hammond, IN, or about 2h 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.3 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 58 miles or 1h 8m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 131 miles or 2h 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 4h 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Graham, 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 262 miles and 5h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 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 129.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 131 mi from Hammond, IN · 2h 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Miller, IN

131 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

Orland Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mulberry, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 131 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 129.3 miles.

Arriving in Graham, IN

The final approach into Graham, 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 Graham, IN.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.96 one way

$81.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 92 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$44.97	$89.95
premium	$4.89	$50.42	$100.84
diesel	$5.61	$57.85	$115.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 91.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	78.6	0	$27.51	$12.58
Efficient EV	65.5	0	$22.92	$10.48
EV Truck/SUV	104.8	1	$36.68	$16.77

Gas CO2

92 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 Thursday

Local time

1:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Graham, IN

Afternoon in Graham on Thursday

Local time

2:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°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

13 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

5h 6m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Graham, IN covers 262 miles and takes about 5h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, I 69, I 465. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 131 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 $40.96 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.