Origin
Davis, IN
Late night in Davis on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Davis, IN to Hammond, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
41.3 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Davis, IN
Darina Belonogova
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Davis to Hammond, Indiana, you can expect a straightforward trip covering 41.3 miles. The drive typically takes about 51 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, this is a very economical route to navigate within the Midwest. You will primarily utilize I-94, SR 212, and 173rd Street to reach your destination. Because the transit time is under an hour, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your own schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 36.8 mi | 43m |
| SR 212 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 173rd Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| US 20 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Indianapolis Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Columbia Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 36.8 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davis, IN and Hammond, IN.
1
Start on SR 212
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 212
2
Continue on US 20
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 20
3
Turn straight
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
4
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 20
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
6
Merge onto I 94
37 mi
·
43 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 2
Toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard
Use the slight left lane.
9
Turn straight onto SR 152
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Indianapolis Boulevard
10
Turn left onto 173rd Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
173rd Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Columbia Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Columbia Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Columbia Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Davis, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 41.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
39.5 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
39.7 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
40.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
173rd Street
Turn left onto 173rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
41.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Columbia Avenue
Turn right onto Columbia Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.46 one way
$12.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Late night in Hammond on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Portage, IN
21 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 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
51m 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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 94% of your journey spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-94, which accounts for the longest stretch of your trip at 36.8 miles. Expect a consistent, efficient experience behind the wheel as you transition between these major arteries. While the route is largely defined by interstate travel, you will navigate local transitions onto SR 212 and 173rd Street as you approach Hammond. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive designed for getting you from point A to point B as quickly as possible.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.8 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and SR 212. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near I 94.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 51m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
650 ft
599 ft
Total Climb
32 ft
Total Descent
74 ft
Highest Point
650 ft
~14.8 mi in
Elevation Range
52 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 41.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.8 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Indiana Dunes National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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 US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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