The drive from Hammond, IN to Rockport, IN covers 130.5 miles and takes about 3h 10m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wicker Avenue, South Council Street, US 41 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.8 miles on Wicker Avenue.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.40 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
65.2 miles from Hammond, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 33m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 130.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 10m drive with frequent turns across 130.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wicker Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 58.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 173rd Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 10m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (173rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (SR 152 / Indianapolis Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 66.2 miles (US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|173rd Street
Turn left onto 173rd Street
Navigation decision point
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1.3 mi into trip|~3m in|SR 152 / Indianapolis Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 152 / Indianapolis Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
66.2 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|US 41
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
88.9 mi into trip|~2h 3m in|West 200 North
Turn left onto West 200 North
Navigation decision point
4
96.4 mi into trip|~2h 14m in|US 41; SR 55 / South Council Street
Turn right onto US 41; SR 55 / South Council Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Wicker Avenue
58.8 mi
1h 18m
South Council Street
30.5 mi
45m
US 41
28.7 mi
37m
Indianapolis Boulevard
6.2 mi
13m
B'Dale Road
2.7 mi
7m
SR 63
1.2 mi
1m
Annapolis Road
0.8 mi
2m
173rd Street
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Wicker Avenue
— 58.8 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond, IN and Rockport, 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
Continue on SR 152
5.9 mi·12 min·Indianapolis Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 41
59 mi·1 hr 18 min·Wicker Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41
22 mi·26 min·US 41
9
Continue on SR 63
1.2 mi·1 min·SR 63
10
Turn left onto West 200 North
0.4 mi·32 sec·West 200 North
11
Turn right onto US 41
7.1 mi·10 min·US 41
12
Turn right onto US 41; SR 55
30 mi·45 min·South Council Street
13
Turn right onto Annapolis Road
0.8 mi·2 min·Annapolis Road
14
Continue on County Road 625N
0.1 mi·30 sec·County Road 625N
15
Turn right onto B'Dale Road
2.7 mi·7 min·B'Dale Road
16
Arrive at destination
B'Dale Road (Cord 25)
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 65.2 miles from Hammond, IN, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.8 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 29 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.2 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rockport, 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 130.5 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 Wicker Avenue for about 58.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.2 mi from Hammond, IN
· 1h 33m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
$20
near mile 4.5
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
$20.40 one way
$40.80 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$22.40
$44.80
premium
$4.89
$25.11
$50.23
diesel
$5.61
$28.81
$57.63
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.2
0
$13.70
$6.26
Efficient EV
32.6
0
$11.42
$5.22
EV Truck/SUV
52.2
0
$18.27
$8.35
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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
Evening
in Hammond on Friday
Local time
8:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Rockport, IN
Night
in Rockport on Friday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Shelby, IN
65 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 10m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hammond, IN to Rockport, IN covers 130.5 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wicker Avenue, South Council Street, US 41. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.2 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 $20.40 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 straightforward 3h 10m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (173rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (SR 152 / Indianapolis Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 66.2 miles (US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Hammond, IN to Rockport, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Indiana Dunes National Park.
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.
