Origin
Kouts, IN
Evening in Kouts on Sunday
Local time
7:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kouts, IN to Hammond, IN
Drive Time
58m
Distance
40.3 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
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6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kouts, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip through the Indiana Midwest, the 40.3-mile journey from Kouts to Hammond is a quick, efficient drive. You can expect to spend about 58 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $6, the route is as economical as it is direct. You will navigate a mix of roads including the Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, SR 8, and the Borman Expressway. Because the entire route stays within the state of Indiana, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. It is a practical choice for those prioritizing speed and simplicity over a scenic, winding tour.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
20.2 miles from Kouts, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive features a mixed profile that transitions from local roads to major thoroughfares. Approximately 59% of your journey takes place on highways, providing a blend of steady cruising and localized navigation. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 11.4 miles on the Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, which helps keep the pace moving. As you move from the quieter surroundings of Kouts toward the busier environment of Hammond, the character of the road shifts from regional pavement to the more heavily trafficked Borman Expressway. Expect a functional, utilitarian experience that values efficiency as you transition between these distinct Indiana locales.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 40.3 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 17.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 29.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
17.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the ramp toward I 65 North: Chicago
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 65 North: Chicago
8
29.1 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
38.5 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
38.7 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
39.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
173rd Street
Turn left onto 173rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| SR 8 | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| Borman Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| US Highway 231 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Pratt Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 173rd Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Indianapolis Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Casey Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
— 11.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kouts, IN and Hammond, IN.
1
Start on SR 49
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 8
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 8
3
Turn right onto US 231; SR 2
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Casey Street
4
Continue on US 231
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Casey Street
5
Continue on US 231
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pratt Street
6
Continue on US 231
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 231
Use the none lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto US 231
156 ft
·
2 sec
·
US Highway 231
8
Continue on US 231
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US Highway 231
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 65 North: Chicago
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 65
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Merge onto I 80; I 94; US 6
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Borman Expressway
Use the none lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 2
Toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard
Use the slight left lane.
15
Turn straight onto SR 152
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Indianapolis Boulevard
Use the none lane.
16
Turn left onto 173rd Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
173rd Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Columbia Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Columbia Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Columbia Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though planning around peak traffic hours on the Borman Expressway is always a smart move. You will not need to worry about planning stops, as the 58-minute duration is easily manageable in a single stint. Keep your $6 fuel budget in mind, but ensure you are topped off before leaving Kouts to avoid searching for stations in more congested areas. Because the longest stretch is only 11.4 miles, you should stay alert for frequent road changes and interchanges. Prioritize steady pacing to make the most of this quick, no-fuss route across Northwest Indiana.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 20.2 miles from Kouts, IN, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.4 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 40.3 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.2 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
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 Kouts, 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 Kouts, IN
This is one driving day of about 40.3 miles and 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kouts, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway for about 11.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.2 mi from Kouts, IN · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Kouts, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.12 one way
$12.24 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| premium | $4.80 | $7.61 | $15.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.95 | $17.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Hammond, IN
Evening in Hammond on Sunday
Local time
7:04 PM
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
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
58m 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 Kouts, IN to Hammond, IN covers 40.3 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, SR 8, Borman Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.2 miles from Kouts, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.12 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 40.3 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 17.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 29.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Kouts, IN to Hammond, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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