Origin
Hammond, IN
Afternoon in Hammond on Thursday
Local time
2:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hammond, IN to Millgrove, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 9m
Distance
184.5 mi
297 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 56m
★
6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 16m
3 PM
4h 20m
5 PM
4h 35m
8 PM
4h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Hammond, IN to Millgrove, IN covers 184.5 miles and takes about 4h 9m 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 $28.84 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
92.2 miles from Hammond, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 184.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 9m drive with frequent turns across 184.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 9m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hammond, IN to Millgrove, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 173rd Street | — | — |
| Southeastern Avenue | — | — |
| 175th Street | — | — |
| Indianapolis Boulevard | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
| Borman Expressway | — | — |
| I 65 South | — | — |
| Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
173rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond, IN and Millgrove, 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
86 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Rossville, Lafayette
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
SR 26: Rossville, Lafayette
12
Turn left
70 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
13
Turn left onto County Road 950 East
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 950 East
14
Turn right onto East 700 South
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
East 700 South
15
Turn slight left onto West Washington Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Washington Street
16
Turn right onto South Mill Street
361 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Mill Street
17
Turn left onto Water Street
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Water Street
18
Turn right onto South 500 East
2.8 mi
·
11 min
·
South 500 East
19
Turn left
171 ft
·
13 sec
20
Arrive at your 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 92.2 miles from Hammond, IN, or about 2h 4m 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 41 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.2 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Millgrove, 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 184.5 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.2 mi from Hammond, IN · 2h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.2 miles from Hammond, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Millgrove, IN
The final approach into Millgrove, 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 Millgrove, 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
$28.84 one way
$57.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $31.67 | $63.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $35.51 | $71.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.74 | $81.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.4 | 0 | $19.37 | $8.86 |
| Efficient EV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.14 | $7.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.8 | 0 | $25.83 | $11.81 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Millgrove, IN
Afternoon in Millgrove on Thursday
Local time
3:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Lafayette, IN
92 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
15 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
4h 9m 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 Millgrove, IN covers 184.5 miles and takes about 4h 9m 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 92.2 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 $28.84 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 9m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hammond, IN to Millgrove, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hammond, IN to Millgrove, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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