Origin
Princes Lakes, IN
Evening in Princes Lakes on Thursday
Local time
5:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Princes Lakes, IN to Hammond, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 58m
Distance
192 mi
309 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 45m
★
6 AM
3h 58m
8 AM
4h 24m
10 AM
4h 7m
12 PM
4h 5m
3 PM
4h 9m
5 PM
4h 23m
8 PM
3h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Princes Lakes, IN to Hammond, IN covers 192 miles and takes about 3h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Lakeview Drive, West Lakeview Drive, Dyson Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.02 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
96 miles from Princes Lakes, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 58m. Total distance: 192 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 58m drive with frequent turns across 192 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Lakeview Drive 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Princes Lakes, IN to Hammond, IN is easy. At 3h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Princes Lakes, IN to Hammond, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Lakeview Drive | — | — |
| West Lakeview Drive | — | — |
| Dyson Drive | — | — |
| Howard Prince Drive | — | — |
| East County Road 750 South | — | — |
| South County Road 300 West | — | — |
| East Old Plank Road | — | — |
| Route 144 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Lakeview Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princes Lakes, IN and Hammond, IN.
1
Start on Hoover Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hoover Drive
2
Turn right onto East Lakeview Drive
440 ft
·
19 sec
·
East Lakeview Drive
3
Keep slight right to continue on West Lakeview Drive
453 ft
·
21 sec
·
West Lakeview Drive
4
Turn right onto Dyson Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Dyson Drive
5
Keep slight right to continue on Howard Prince Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Howard Prince Drive
6
Turn left onto East County Road 750 South
3.3 mi
·
8 min
·
East County Road 750 South
7
Continue on South County Road 300 West
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South County Road 300 West
8
At the end of the road, turn left
249 ft
·
9 sec
9
Turn right
7.4 mi
·
11 min
10
Turn left onto East Old Plank Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Old Plank Road
11
Continue on Johnson County Route 144
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Johnson County Route 144
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson County Route 144
89 ft
·
1 sec
·
Johnson County Route 144
13
Exit the roundabout onto Johnson County Route 144
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Johnson County Route 144
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson County Route 144
164 ft
·
3 sec
·
Johnson County Route 144
15
Exit the roundabout onto Johnson County Route 144
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Johnson County Route 144
16
Take the ramp right toward I 69 North: Indianapolis
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 69 North: Indianapolis
17
Merge slight left
8.7 mi
·
10 min
18
Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
19
Merge slight left
9.2 mi
·
10 min
20
Keep slight left
3.9 mi
·
4 min
21
Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 65 North: Chicago
22
Merge slight right
18 mi
·
19 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 52 West
24
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
25
Merge slight left
117 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
26
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
27
Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Borman Expressway
28
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
29
Keep slight left to continue on SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard
30
Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Indianapolis Boulevard
31
Turn left onto 173rd Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
173rd Street
32
Turn right onto Columbia Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Columbia Avenue
33
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 96 miles from Princes Lakes, IN, or about 1h 59m 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 42 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96 miles or 1h 59m 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 15m
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 Princes Lakes, 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 Princes Lakes, IN
This is one driving day of about 192 miles and 3h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Princes Lakes, 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 96 mi from Princes Lakes, IN · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96 miles from Princes Lakes, 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
$30.02 one way
$60.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.96 | $65.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $36.95 | $73.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.39 | $84.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.6 | 0 | $20.16 | $9.22 |
| Efficient EV | 48 | 0 | $16.80 | $7.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.8 | 0 | $26.88 | $12.29 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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 Thursday
Local time
4:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
13 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
3h 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 Princes Lakes, IN to Hammond, IN covers 192 miles and takes about 3h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Lakeview Drive, West Lakeview Drive, Dyson Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96 miles from Princes Lakes, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.02 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.
The drive from Princes Lakes, IN to Hammond, IN is easy. At 3h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Princes Lakes, IN to Hammond, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Princes Lakes, IN to Hammond, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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