Origin
LaPlace, IL
Late night in LaPlace on Friday
Local time
1:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from LaPlace, IL to Hammond, IL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
LaPlace, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from LaPlace, IL to Hammond, IL covers 7.9 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 36, County Road 140 E, Don Ryan Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.8 miles on US 36. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 13m highway drive covering 7.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 36 and County Road 140 E. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.8 miles on US 36.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 36 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 36 and County Road 140 E. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Front.
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 13m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Front): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 32 / County Road 140 E): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 36): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Front
Turn right onto West Front
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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IL 32 / County Road 140 E
At end of road, turn left onto IL 32 / County Road 140 E
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 36
Turn left onto US 36
Navigation decision point
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
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Don Ryan Street
Turn left onto Don Ryan Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
5th Street
Turn right onto 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 36 | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| County Road 140 E | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Don Ryan Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Front | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 36
— 6.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between LaPlace, IL and Hammond, IL.
1
Start on South Main Street
45 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto West Front
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Front
3
At end of road, turn left onto IL 32
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 140 E
4
Turn left onto US 36
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 36
5
Turn left onto Don Ryan Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Don Ryan Street
6
Turn right onto 5th Street
86 ft
·
3 sec
·
5th Street
7
Arrive at destination
5th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.24 one way
$2.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.36 | $2.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Hammond, IL
Late night in Hammond on Friday
Local time
1:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
33 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
13m 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 LaPlace, IL to Hammond, IL covers 7.9 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 36, County Road 140 E, Don Ryan 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 3.9 miles from LaPlace, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.24 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 straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Front): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 32 / County Road 140 E): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 36): Navigation decision point.
The route from LaPlace, IL to Hammond, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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