The drive from Nottingham, IN to Hammond, IN covers 173.8 miles and takes about 3h 57m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 30, SR 1, I 80 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.3 miles on US 30.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.17 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
86.9 miles from Nottingham, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 57m. Total distance: 173.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 57m highway drive covering 173.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 30 and SR 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 99.3 miles on US 30.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 99.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and SR 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 148.6 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 173.8 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 148.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.4 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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148.6 mi into trip|~3h 22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
8
158.4 mi into trip|~3h 34m in|I 80
Take the exit onto I 80 toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21
Toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines
8
159 mi into trip|~3h 35m in|I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East
8
159.1 mi into trip|~3h 35m in|I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 toward I 94 West, I 80 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 94 West, I 80 West
8
171.9 mi into trip|~3h 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...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Nottingham, IN to Hammond, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Chesterton along the way.
Chesterton
139.1 mi in|~3h 8m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 30
99.3 mi
2h 9m
SR 1
29.4 mi
42m
I 80
13.6 mi
19m
Indiana Toll Road
9.5 mi
11m
Ardmore Avenue
4.9 mi
7m
Leesburg Road
2.3 mi
4m
Hillegas Road
1.4 mi
2m
Airport Expressway
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 99.3 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nottingham, IN and Hammond, IN.
1
Start on SR 1
29 mi·42 min·SR 1
2
Turn left onto Airport Expressway
1.0 mi·1 min·Airport Expressway
3
Turn right onto Ardmore Avenue
4.9 mi·7 min·Ardmore Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on Hillegas Road
1.4 mi·2 min·Hillegas Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn left onto Leesburg Road
2.3 mi·4 min·Leesburg Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto Flaugh Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Flaugh Road
7
Turn left onto US 30
99 mi·2 hr 9 min·US 30
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
9.2 mi·13 min
Toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton
9
Turn left
394 ft·9 sec
Toward I 80, I 90: Toll Road
10
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·18 sec·this road
11
Continue on this road
411 ft·10 sec·this road
Toward I 80, I 90: Toll Road
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 80 West, I 90 West: ChicagoUse the straight lane.
13
Merge onto I 80; I 90
9.5 mi·11 min·Indiana Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto I 80
0.6 mi·1 min·I 80
Exit 21Toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des MoinesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
0.1 mi·13 sec·I 80
Toward I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
13 mi·17 min·I 80
Toward I 94 West, I 80 WestUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 2Toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward SR 152 North: Indianapolis BoulevardUse the slight left lane.
19
Turn straight onto SR 152
0.3 mi·33 sec·Indianapolis Boulevard
20
Turn left onto 173rd Street
1.0 mi·2 min·173rd Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Columbia Avenue
0.2 mi·22 sec·Columbia Avenue
22
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 86.9 miles from Nottingham, IN, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.3 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 38 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.9 miles or 2h 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 13m
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 Nottingham, 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 Nottingham, IN
This is one driving day of about 173.8 miles and 3h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Nottingham, 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 US 30 for about 99.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.9 mi from Nottingham, IN
· 2h into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Indiana Dunes National Park
National Park
Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
$20
near mile 149.8
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.17 one way
$54.34 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$29.83
$59.67
premium
$4.89
$33.45
$66.89
diesel
$5.61
$38.37
$76.75
Estimated Tolls: $0.67
Indiana Toll Road
(9.5 mi)$0.67
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.1
0
$18.25
$8.34
Efficient EV
43.5
0
$15.21
$6.95
EV Truck/SUV
69.5
0
$24.33
$11.12
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Nottingham, IN
Morning
in Nottingham on Saturday
Local time
7:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hammond, IN
Morning
in Hammond on Saturday
Local time
6:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Warsaw, IN
87 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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
3 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
3h 57m 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 Nottingham, IN to Hammond, IN covers 173.8 miles and takes about 3h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 30, SR 1, I 80. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.9 miles from Nottingham, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.17 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 173.8 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 148.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.4 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Nottingham, IN to Hammond, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Chesterton along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Indiana Dunes National Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
