The drive from Hammond, IN to Montpelier, IN covers 169.9 miles and takes about 3h 51m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Morthland Drive, US 31, East North 00 South for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.1 miles on West Morthland Drive.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.56 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
85 miles from Hammond, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 57m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 51m. Total distance: 169.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 51m drive with frequent turns across 169.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Morthland Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 44.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Effort9/10
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 20 significant decision points across 169.9 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
7
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
6
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.
8
16.8 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the exit toward US 30: Merrillville, Valparaiso, Schererville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 253
Toward US 30: Merrillville, Valparaiso, Scherer...
8
17.2 mi into trip|~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Valparaiso, Valparaiso University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Valparaiso, Valparaiso University
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 Montpelier, IN, road signs point toward Valparaiso, Schererville and Valparaiso University.
Valparaiso
16.8 mi in|~25m
Schererville
16.8 mi in|~25m
Valparaiso University
17.2 mi in|~26m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West Morthland Drive
44.1 mi
58m
US 31
32.5 mi
40m
East North 00 South
14.4 mi
16m
South Wabash Street
11.8 mi
17m
West 1000 North
11.1 mi
15m
Borman Expressway
8.2 mi
11m
US Route 30
6.6 mi
9m
North 500 West
6.4 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
West Morthland Drive
— 44.1 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond, IN and Montpelier, 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
8.2 mi·11 min·Borman Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·34 sec
Exit 11Toward I 65 South: IndianapolisUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 65
5.5 mi·7 min·Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Exit 253Toward US 30: Merrillville, Valparaiso, ScherervilleUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
246 ft·8 sec
Toward Valparaiso, Valparaiso UniversityUse the left lane.
13
Turn left onto US 30
5.5 mi·8 min·East 81st Avenue
14
Continue on US 30
6.6 mi·9 min·US Route 30
15
Continue on US 30
44 mi·58 min·West Morthland Drive
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward US 31 South
17
Merge onto US 31
4.1 mi·5 min·US 31
18
Merge onto US 31
0.9 mi·1 min·US 31
19
Turn slight right
512 ft·6 sec
20
Continue on US 31
28 mi·34 min·US 31
21
Turn left onto West 1000 North
11 mi·15 min·West 1000 North
22
Continue on SR 16
3.1 mi·5 min·State Road 16
23
Turn right onto SR 15
6.4 mi·9 min·North 500 West
24
Continue on SR 15
0.4 mi·38 sec·County Road 500 West
25
Continue on SR 15
0.8 mi·1 min·North Cass Street
26
Continue on SR 15
1.6 mi·2 min·Cass Street
27
Turn left onto SR 15
0.2 mi·22 sec·West Canal Street
28
Turn right onto SR 13; SR 15
12 mi·17 min·South Wabash Street
29
Continue on SR 15
0.4 mi·38 sec·County Road 187 West
30
Continue on SR 15
4.8 mi·7 min·North Wabash Road
31
Continue on SR 15
0.6 mi·52 sec·North Wabash Avenue
32
Turn right onto SR 9; SR 15
1.2 mi·1 min·North Baldwin Avenue
33
Turn left onto SR 18
0.8 mi·1 min·West 4th Street
34
Continue on SR 18
0.5 mi·40 sec·Sears Drive
35
Continue on SR 18
5.4 mi·6 min·East 4th Street
36
Continue on SR 18
14 mi·16 min·East North 00 South
37
Arrive at destination
SR 18
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 85 miles from Hammond, IN, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.1 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 37 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85 miles or 1h 57m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montpelier, 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 169.9 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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 West Morthland Drive for about 44.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85 mi from Hammond, IN
· 1h 57m into the drive
The midpoint is around 85 miles from Hammond, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Montpelier, IN
The final approach into Montpelier, 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 Montpelier, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
$20
near mile 29.3
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.56 one way
$53.12 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$29.16
$58.33
premium
$4.89
$32.70
$65.39
diesel
$5.61
$37.51
$75.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
51
0
$17.84
$8.16
Efficient EV
42.5
0
$14.87
$6.80
EV Truck/SUV
68
0
$23.79
$10.87
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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 13, 2026
Origin
Hammond, IN
Morning
in Hammond on Thursday
Local time
10:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 15 to 20 mph29% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 2:09AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 12:06AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Montpelier, IN
Morning
in Montpelier on Thursday
Local time
11:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
10 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
3h 51m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Montpelier, IN covers 169.9 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Morthland Drive, US 31, East North 00 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85 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 $26.56 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 169.9 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.
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.
Between Hammond, IN and Montpelier, IN, road signs point toward Valparaiso, Schererville and Valparaiso University.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Indiana Dunes National Park.
