Trip from Southport, IN to Hammond, IN

Drive Time

3h 13m

Distance

168.1 mi

271 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

3h 2m ★

6 AM

3h 14m

8 AM

3h 37m

10 AM

3h 22m

12 PM

3h 20m

3 PM

3h 23m

5 PM

3h 36m

8 PM

3h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Southport, IN

Harrison Reilly

Trip Overview

Connecting Southport to Hammond, this 168.1-mile journey is a straightforward trek across Indiana that typically takes about 3 hours and 13 minutes. Because the route is compact and efficient, it works perfectly as a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $26 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel needs. Since both the origin and destination are located in the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is an ideal path for travelers who value time efficiency over leisurely detours.

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

84 miles from Southport, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused experience, as 94% of your time will be spent on major interstates. You will primarily navigate via I-65 and I-74, eventually transitioning onto the Borman Expressway as you approach Hammond. A significant portion of your time behind the wheel involves a long, uninterrupted 134.7-mile stretch on I-65. This is a practical, utilitarian drive rather than a winding scenic byway, designed for steady cruising. While the road personality is consistent, be prepared for the shift in traffic patterns as you move from the central part of the state toward the busier northern industrial corridors.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 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 134.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 74. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.

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 168.1 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 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 156.8 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 points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3.3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 465 West, I 74 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 465 West, I 74 West

20.7 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward I 65 North: Chicago

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 20 Toward I 65 North: Chicago

156.8 mi into trip | ~2h 55m 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

166.2 mi into trip | ~3h 9m 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...

166.5 mi into trip | ~3h 9m 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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 65	134.7 mi	2h 26m
I 74	10.8 mi	12m
Borman Expressway	8 mi	10m
65	3.9 mi	4m
I 69	2.3 mi	2m
US 31	2.2 mi	3m
East Southport Road	1 mi	2m
173rd Street	1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 65 — 134.7 mi, about 2h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southport, IN and Hammond, IN.

Start on this road

51 ft · 4 sec · this road

Turn right onto East Southport Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Southport Road

Turn right onto US 31

2.1 mi · 3 min · US 31

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp onto US 31

0.1 mi · 13 sec · US 31

Toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 465 West, I 74 West Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465

2.3 mi · 2 min · I 69; I 74; I 465

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; I 465

11 mi · 12 min · I 74; I 465

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto 65

3.9 mi · 4 min · 65

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 2 min

Exit 20 Toward I 65 North: Chicago Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 65

18 mi · 19 min · I 65

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto US 52

0.2 mi · 15 sec · US 52

Exit 141 Toward US 52 West

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 9 sec

Merge onto I 65

117 mi · 2 hr 7 min · I 65

Use the none lane.

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.

Merge onto I 80; I 94; US 6

8.0 mi · 10 min · Borman Expressway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 2 Toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard Use the slight left lane.

Turn straight onto SR 152

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto 173rd Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · 173rd Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Columbia Avenue

Arrive at destination

Columbia Avenue

Trip Plan

To keep your travel stress-free, plan for at least one dedicated stop along the way to stretch your legs and refuel. Since the total transit time is just over three hours, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before starting the 134.7-mile stretch on I-65 to ensure you don't need an unplanned pit stop in the middle of a heavy traffic flow. Because the route relies so heavily on major interstates, check local traffic reports for the Borman Expressway before you leave to avoid potential congestion near your destination. This direct path allows you to reach Hammond quickly, leaving you with more time to settle in once you arrive.

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 84 miles from Southport, IN, or about 1h 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 134.7 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 84 miles or 1h 36m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hammond, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Southport, 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 Southport, IN

This is one driving day of about 168.1 miles and 3h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Southport, 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 134.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 84 mi from Southport, IN · 1h 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

84 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

Orland Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orland Park, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84 miles from Southport, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 134.7 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

$25.53 one way

$51.07 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$28.15	$56.29
premium	$4.80	$31.73	$63.47
diesel	$5.64	$37.35	$74.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	50.4	$17.65	$8.07
Efficient EV	42	$14.71	$6.72
EV Truck/SUV	67.2	$23.53	$10.76

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Southport, IN

Evening in Southport on Sunday

Local time

5:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hammond, IN

Afternoon in Hammond on Sunday

Local time

4:29 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

5 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 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 Southport, IN to Hammond, IN covers 168.1 miles and takes about 3h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 65, I 74, Borman Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 84 miles from Southport, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.53 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 route from Southport, IN to Hammond, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Southport, IN to Hammond, IN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Hammond, IN

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Southport, IN

Hammond, IN

1 hour earlier

5 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 13m on the road

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