Origin
Stony Creek, IN
Afternoon in Stony Creek on Saturday
Local time
2:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stony Creek, IN to Hammond, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
106.1 mi
171 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 16m
★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stony Creek, IN
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Stony Creek, IN to Hammond, IN covers 106.1 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, Saint Joseph Valley Parkway, West Western Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.2 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.59 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.
Midpoint
53.1 miles from Stony Creek, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 37.2 mi | 43m |
| Saint Joseph Valley Parkway | 22.4 mi | 25m |
| West Western Avenue | 13 mi | 17m |
| US 20 | 11.6 mi | 16m |
| Elkhart Road | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| Lincolnway East | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| County Road 38 | 3 mi | 4m |
| County Road 40 | 2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 37.2 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stony Creek, IN and Hammond, IN.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
East County Line Road; South 1200 West
3
Turn left onto CR 40
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 40
4
Turn right onto SR 13
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 13
5
Turn left onto CR 38
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 38
6
Continue on CR 38
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Kercher Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto US 33
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Lincolnway East
8
Continue on US 33
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Pike Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 33
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Elkhart Road
10
Continue on US 33
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Highway
11
Continue on US 33
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Elkhart Road
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
13
Merge onto US 20
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward SR 2 West: La Porte
15
Continue on SR 2
13 mi
·
17 min
·
West Western Avenue
16
Continue on US 20
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US 20
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
18
Merge onto I 94
37 mi
·
43 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 2
Toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard
Use the slight left lane.
21
Turn straight onto SR 152
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Indianapolis Boulevard
22
Turn left onto 173rd Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
173rd Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Columbia Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Columbia Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Columbia Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.1 miles from Stony Creek, IN, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.2 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 23 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.1 miles or 1h 18m 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 1m
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 Stony Creek, 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 Stony Creek, IN
This is one driving day of about 106.1 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Stony Creek, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 37.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.1 miles from Stony Creek, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 105 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East County Line Road; South 1200 West
Turn right onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West
Navigation decision point
5
19.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
8
104.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m 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
104.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 22m 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
6
105 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m in
|
173rd Street
Turn left onto 173rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.59 one way
$33.18 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.21 | $36.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.42 | $40.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.43 | $46.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.14 | $5.09 |
| Efficient EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.28 | $4.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.85 | $6.79 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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 Saturday
Local time
1:18 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 26m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
106.1 mi in 2h 26m, mostly highway — 37.2 mi of that is on I 94.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.2 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and Saint Joseph Valley Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East County Line Road; South 1200 West.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 106.1 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 0.2 miles (East County Line Road; South 1200 West): Navigation decision point; at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 104.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
886 ft
596 ft
Total Climb
183 ft
Total Descent
470 ft
Highest Point
886 ft
Elevation Range
290 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 106.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.2 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hammond, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East County Line Road; South 1200 West): Navigation decision point; at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 104.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hammond, IN before heading back.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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