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Trip from Hammond, IN to Shelbyville, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 37m

Distance

190.7 mi

307 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 25m ★
6 AM
3h 37m
8 AM
4h 2m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 47m
5 PM
4h 1m
8 PM
3h 30m

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

city in Indiana, United States

Shelbyville, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hammond, IN to Shelbyville, IN covers 190.7 miles and takes about 3h 37m 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 $29.81 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

95.4 miles from Hammond, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 37m. Total distance: 190.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 37m 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 3h 37m drive with frequent turns across 190.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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.

The drive from Hammond, IN to Shelbyville, IN is easy. At 3h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hammond, IN to Shelbyville, 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 Shelbyville, 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

129 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
11

Keep slight right

5.1 mi · 6 min
12

Merge slight right

13 mi · 14 min
13

Merge slight right

11 mi · 12 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
15

Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

20 mi · 22 min · I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
16

Take the exit slight right toward SR 9 North: Greenfield, Shelbyville

0.1 mi · 14 sec · SR 9 North: Greenfield, Shelbyville
17

Keep slight right

0.2 mi · 21 sec
18

Turn straight onto North Riley Highway

0.6 mi · 54 sec · North Riley Highway
19

Turn left onto North Riley Highway

0.6 mi · 53 sec · North Riley Highway
20

Turn left

108 ft · 3 sec
21

Keep slight right to continue on North Riley Highway

0.1 mi · 9 sec · North Riley Highway
22

Continue on North Harrison Street

0.4 mi · 36 sec · North Harrison Street
23

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square

400 ft · 7 sec · Public Square
24

Exit the rotary onto South Harrison Street

0.2 mi · 17 sec · South Harrison Street
25

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 95.4 miles from Hammond, IN, or about 1h 48m 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 42 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 95.4 miles or 1h 48m 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 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shelbyville, 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 190.7 miles and 3h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 95.4 mi from Hammond, IN · 1h 48m into the drive

town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Speedway, IN

95 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Speedway, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.4 miles from Hammond, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Shelbyville, IN

The final approach into Shelbyville, 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 Shelbyville, 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

$29.81 one way

$59.63 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $32.73 $65.47
premium $4.89 $36.70 $73.40
diesel $5.61 $42.10 $84.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.2 0 $20.02 $9.15
Efficient EV 47.7 0 $16.69 $7.63
EV Truck/SUV 76.3 0 $26.70 $12.20

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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

Late night in Hammond on Saturday

Local time

12:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shelbyville, IN

Late night in Shelbyville on Saturday

Local time

1:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°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

6 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 37m 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 Shelbyville, IN covers 190.7 miles and takes about 3h 37m 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 95.4 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 $29.81 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.

The drive from Hammond, IN to Shelbyville, IN is easy. At 3h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hammond, IN to Shelbyville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Hammond, IN to Shelbyville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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