Origin
Parker City, IN
Evening in Parker City on Wednesday
Local time
5:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parker City, IN to Hammond, IN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 11m
Distance
213.7 mi
344 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 58m
★
6 AM
4h 11m
8 AM
4h 38m
10 AM
4h 21m
12 PM
4h 18m
3 PM
4h 22m
5 PM
4h 36m
8 PM
4h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parker City, IN
Brady Wilson
Trip Overview
The drive from Parker City, IN to Hammond, IN covers 213.7 miles and takes about 4h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, SR 67, US 35 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 129.1 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.41 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
106.8 miles from Parker City, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 11m highway drive covering 213.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and SR 67. The longest continuous stretch is about 129.1 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 25 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 129.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and SR 67. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.3 miles in near SR 67.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 213.7 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 23.3 miles (SR 67): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 55.2 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 202.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
23.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
SR 67
Take the exit onto SR 67 toward Indianapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Indianapolis
6
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
202.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 53m 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
211.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 7m 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
212 mi into trip
|
~4h 7m 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
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 Parker City, IN to Hammond, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis along the way.
Indianapolis
23.3 mi in
|
~36m
|
via SR 67
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 129.1 mi | 2h 20m |
| SR 67 | 31.9 mi | 34m |
| US 35 | 15.6 mi | 21m |
| I 465 | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| Borman Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| East Jackson Street | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| I 865 | 5 mi | 5m |
| I 69 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 129.1 mi, about 2h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parker City, IN and Hammond, IN.
1
Start on this road
61 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto SR 32
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Jackson Street
4
Continue on SR 32
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
County Road 200 North
5
Continue on SR 32
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
East Jackson Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 35 South, SR 3 South, SR 67 South: Indianapolis
7
Merge onto US 35; SR 3; SR 67
16 mi
·
21 min
·
US 35; SR 3; SR 67
8
Take the exit onto SR 67
32 mi
·
34 min
·
SR 67
Toward Indianapolis
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 69
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 69
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 465 West
12
Continue on I 465
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 465
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 865
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 865
Exit 25
Toward I 865 West: Chicago
14
Merge onto I 65; US 52
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 65; US 52
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto US 52
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 52
Exit 141
Toward US 52 West
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
17
Merge onto I 65
117 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
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.
19
Merge onto I 80; I 94; US 6
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Borman Expressway
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 2
Toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard
Use the slight left lane.
22
Turn straight onto SR 152
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Indianapolis Boulevard
23
Turn left onto 173rd Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
173rd Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto Columbia Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Columbia Avenue
25
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 106.8 miles from Parker City, IN, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.1 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 47 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.8 miles or 2h 9m 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 23m
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 Parker City, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Parker City, IN
This is one driving day of about 213.7 miles and 4h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Parker City, 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 129.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.8 mi from Parker City, IN · 2h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.8 miles from Parker City, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129.1 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
$33.41 one way
$66.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $36.68 | $73.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $41.12 | $82.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.18 | $94.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.1 | 0 | $22.44 | $10.26 |
| Efficient EV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.70 | $8.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.5 | 1 | $29.92 | $13.68 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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, IN
Afternoon in Hammond on Wednesday
Local time
4:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
28 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
4h 11m 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 Parker City, IN to Hammond, IN covers 213.7 miles and takes about 4h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, SR 67, US 35. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.8 miles from Parker City, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.41 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 19 significant decision points across 213.7 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 23.3 miles (SR 67): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 55.2 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 202.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Parker City, IN to Hammond, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis along the way.
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