Trip from Henryville, IN to Hammond, IN

Drive Time

4h 45m

Distance

251.2 mi

404 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 32m ★
6 AM
4h 45m
8 AM
5h 12m
10 AM
4h 54m
12 PM
4h 52m
3 PM
4h 56m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 37m

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

Downtown Henryville, IN, IN

Henryville, IN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Henryville, IN to Hammond, IN covers 251.2 miles and takes about 4h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, Borman Expressway, 173rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 238.8 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.15 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

125.6 miles from Henryville, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 45m highway drive covering 251.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and Borman Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 238.8 miles on I 65.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 238.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Borman Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 93 miles in near I 65.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 251.2 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 93 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 240 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 249.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
93 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in | I 65

Keep slight right at fork onto I 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
8
240 mi into trip | ~4h 26m in

Take the exit toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago

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 259A Toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
8
249.4 mi into trip | ~4h 40m in

Take the exit toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard

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 2 Toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis...
8
249.6 mi into trip | ~4h 41m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard
6
250.1 mi into trip | ~4h 42m in | 173rd Street

Turn left onto 173rd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 238.8 mi 4h 25m
Borman Expressway 8 mi 10m
173rd Street 1 mi 2m
SR 160 0.5 mi <1m
Indianapolis Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
US 52 0.2 mi <1m
Columbia Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
County Road 160 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 238.8 mi, about 4h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Henryville, IN and Hammond, IN.

1

Start on County Road 160

127 ft · 4 sec · County Road 160
2

Continue on SR 160

0.5 mi · 50 sec · SR 160
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
4

Merge onto I 65

92 mi · 1 hr 41 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight right at fork onto I 65

30 mi · 35 min · I 65
Use the slight right lane.
6

Take the exit onto US 52

0.2 mi · 15 sec · US 52
Exit 141 Toward US 52 West
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 9 sec
8

Merge onto I 65

117 mi · 2 hr 7 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

1.4 mi · 2 min
Exit 259A Toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 80; I 94; US 6

8.0 mi · 10 min · Borman Expressway
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 2 Toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard Use the slight left lane.
13

Turn straight onto SR 152

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard
14

Turn left onto 173rd Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · 173rd Street
Use the left lane.
15

Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Columbia Avenue
16

Arrive at destination

Columbia Avenue

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 125.6 miles from Henryville, IN, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 238.8 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 125.6 miles or 2h 22m 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hammond, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Henryville, 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 Henryville, IN

This is one driving day of about 251.2 miles and 4h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Henryville, 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 I 65 for about 238.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 125.6 mi from Henryville, IN · 2h 22m into the drive

Downtown Cincinnati, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

126 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

Cincinnati, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 125.6 miles from Henryville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 238.8 miles.

Arriving in Hammond, IN

The final approach into Hammond, 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 Hammond, IN.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.15 one way

$76.31 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 88 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $42.06 $84.12
premium $4.80 $47.42 $94.84
diesel $5.64 $55.81 $111.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 87.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 75.4 0 $26.38 $12.06
Efficient EV 62.8 0 $21.98 $10.05
EV Truck/SUV 100.5 1 $35.17 $16.08

Gas CO2

88 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Henryville, IN

Morning in Henryville on Monday

Local time

7:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hammond, IN

Morning in Hammond on Monday

Local time

6:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°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 earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

9 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 45m 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 Henryville, IN to Hammond, IN covers 251.2 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, Borman Expressway, 173rd Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.6 miles from Henryville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.15 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 251.2 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 93 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 240 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 249.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Henryville, IN to Hammond, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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