Origin
Woodburn, IN
Afternoon in Woodburn on Wednesday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodburn, IN to Hammond, IN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
154.8 mi
249 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
★
6 AM
3h 36m
8 AM
4h 1m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 46m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodburn, IN
Clement Lepetit
Trip Overview
The drive from Woodburn, IN to Hammond, IN covers 154.8 miles and takes about 3h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Center Street, Main Street, Woodburn Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.20 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
77.4 miles from Woodburn, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 35m drive with frequent turns across 154.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Center Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Woodburn, IN to Hammond, IN is easy. At 3h 35m 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 Woodburn, IN to Hammond, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Center Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Woodburn Road | — | — |
| North Webster Road | — | — |
| Webster Road | — | — |
| Platter Road | — | — |
| Thimlar Road | — | — |
| Rohman Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Center Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodburn, IN and Hammond, IN.
1
Start on the route
10 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Center Street
108 ft
·
7 sec
·
Center Street
3
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn slight right
157 ft
·
7 sec
5
Continue on Woodburn Road
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Woodburn Road
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Webster Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Webster Road
7
Keep slight left to continue on Webster Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Webster Road
8
Continue on Platter Road
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Platter Road
9
Turn left onto Thimlar Road
446 ft
·
9 sec
·
Thimlar Road
10
Continue on Platter Road
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Platter Road
11
Continue on Rohman Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Rohman Road
12
Continue on Stellhorn Road
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Stellhorn Road
13
Continue on Crescent Avenue
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Crescent Avenue
14
Take the ramp slight right toward SR 930 Westbound: Coliseum Boulevard
315 ft
·
9 sec
·
SR 930 Westbound: Coliseum Boulevard
15
Merge slight left onto East Coliseum Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Coliseum Boulevard
16
Take the exit slight right toward SR 930 West
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
SR 930 West
17
Merge slight left onto Goshen Road
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Goshen Road
18
Continue straight
13 mi
·
16 min
19
Continue straight
89 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton
9.2 mi
·
13 min
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SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton
21
Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road
394 ft
·
10 sec
·
I 80, I 90: Toll Road
22
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
23
Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road
410 ft
·
10 sec
·
I 80, I 90: Toll Road
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
25
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Indiana Toll Road
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines
27
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East
28
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West
13 mi
·
17 min
·
I 94 West, I 80 West
29
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
30
Keep slight left to continue on SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard
31
Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Indianapolis Boulevard
32
Turn left onto 173rd Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
173rd Street
33
Turn right onto Columbia Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Columbia Avenue
34
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 77.4 miles from Woodburn, IN, or about 1h 47m 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 34 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.4 miles or 1h 47m 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 56m
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 Woodburn, 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 Woodburn, IN
This is one driving day of about 154.8 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Woodburn, 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 77.4 mi from Woodburn, IN · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.4 miles from Woodburn, 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
$24.20 one way
$48.40 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.57 | $53.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.79 | $59.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.18 | $68.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.25 | $7.43 |
| Efficient EV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.55 | $6.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.9 | 0 | $21.67 | $9.91 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Plymouth, IN
77 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
6 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 35m 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 Woodburn, IN to Hammond, IN covers 154.8 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Center Street, Main Street, Woodburn Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.4 miles from Woodburn, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.20 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 Woodburn, IN to Hammond, IN is easy. At 3h 35m 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 Woodburn, IN to Hammond, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Woodburn, IN to Hammond, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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