Origin
Hammond, IN
Late night in Hammond on Saturday
Local time
4:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hammond, IN to Veedersburg, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
109.8 mi
177 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Veedersburg, IN
Agnė Kazakevičienė
Trip Overview
The drive from Hammond, IN to Veedersburg, IN covers 109.8 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wicker Avenue, US 41, South Council Street 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 $14.91 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
54.9 miles from Hammond, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 109.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 35m drive with frequent turns across 109.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 35m drive. You will face about 9 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 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
173rd Street
Turn left onto 173rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
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 |
| US 41 | 28.7 mi | 37m |
| South Council Street | 12.4 mi | 18m |
| Indianapolis Boulevard | 6.2 mi | 13m |
| SR 63 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West 2nd Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| 173rd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 200 North | 0.4 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 Veedersburg, 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
12 mi
·
18 min
·
South Council Street
13
Turn right onto US 136
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 2nd Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 136
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 54.9 miles from Hammond, IN, or about 1h 20m 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 24 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.9 miles or 1h 20m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Veedersburg, 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 109.8 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 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 54.9 mi from Hammond, IN · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.9 miles from Hammond, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Veedersburg, IN
The final approach into Veedersburg, 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 Veedersburg, 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
$14.91 one way
$29.83 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $16.64 | $33.29 |
| premium | $4.15 | $17.94 | $35.88 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $16.21 | $32.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.53 | $5.27 |
| Efficient EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.61 | $4.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.37 | $7.03 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Veedersburg, IN
Late night in Veedersburg on Saturday
Local time
5:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Shelby, IN
55 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
2h 35m 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 Veedersburg, IN covers 109.8 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wicker Avenue, US 41, South Council Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.9 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 $14.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 2h 35m drive. You will face about 9 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 Veedersburg, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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