Origin
New Albany, IN
Afternoon in New Albany on Monday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Albany, IN to Hammond, IN
Drive Time
4h 27m
Distance
277.4 mi
446 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 14m
★
6 AM
4h 28m
8 AM
4h 54m
10 AM
4h 37m
12 PM
4h 34m
3 PM
4h 38m
5 PM
4h 53m
8 PM
4h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Albany, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Albany, IN to Hammond, IN covers 277.4 miles and takes about 4h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Spring Street, I 265 East, I 65 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.13 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
138.7 miles from New Albany, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 27m drive with frequent turns across 277.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Spring 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 27m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Albany, IN to Hammond, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Spring Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 265 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 65 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 52 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Borman Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 152 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Indianapolis Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Spring Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Albany, IN and Hammond, IN.
1
Start on State Street
26 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn left onto West Spring Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Spring Street
3
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
4
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 265 East, SR 62 East
6
Continue straight
6.0 mi
·
6 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North, I 65 South: Indianapolis, Louisville
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 65 North, I 65 South: Indianapolis, Louisville
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Indianapolis
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65 North: Indianapolis
9
Merge slight left
106 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
10
Keep slight right
30 mi
·
36 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 52 West
12
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
13
Merge slight left
117 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
15
Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Borman Expressway
16
Take the exit slight right toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard
17
Keep slight left to continue on SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard
18
Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Indianapolis Boulevard
19
Turn left onto 173rd Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
173rd Street
20
Turn right onto Columbia Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Columbia Avenue
21
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 138.7 miles from New Albany, IN, or about 2h 13m 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 80 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.7 miles or 2h 13m 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 39m
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 New Albany, 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 New Albany, IN
This is one driving day of about 277.4 miles and 4h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Albany, 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 138.7 mi from New Albany, IN · 2h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 138.7 miles from New Albany, 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
$42.13 one way
$84.27 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $46.45 | $92.90 |
| premium | $4.80 | $52.37 | $104.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $61.63 | $123.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.2 | 1 | $29.13 | $13.32 |
| Efficient EV | 69.4 | 0 | $24.27 | $11.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111 | 1 | $38.84 | $17.75 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon in Hammond on Monday
Local time
12:26 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
7 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 27m 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 New Albany, IN to Hammond, IN covers 277.4 miles and takes about 4h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Spring Street, I 265 East, I 65 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138.7 miles from New Albany, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.13 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 straightforward 4h 27m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Albany, IN to Hammond, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Albany, IN to Hammond, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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