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Trip from Hammond, IN to Daleville, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 39m

Distance

192.2 mi

309 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 27m ★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 49m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 4m
8 PM
3h 32m

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

Downtown Daleville, IN, IN

Daleville, IN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Hammond, IN to Daleville, IN is 192.2 miles and takes about 3h 39m via Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway and I-69, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Indiana, taking you from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Expect a route with a good amount of turns, so keep your focus sharp. It's a manageable trip that can easily be completed in a single day, making it a convenient option for a quick journey.

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

96.1 miles from Hammond, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway 129.3 mi 2h 20m
I 69 32 mi 35m
I 465 10.7 mi 12m
Borman Expressway 8.2 mi 11m
I 865 5.1 mi 6m
Binford Boulevard 1.1 mi 1m
173rd Street 0.6 mi 1m
West Commerce Road 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway — 129.3 mi, about 2h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Columbia Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Columbia Avenue
2

Turn left onto 173rd Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · 173rd Street
3

Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Southeastern Avenue
4

Turn left onto 175th Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · 175th Street
5

Turn right onto SR 152

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit
7

Merge onto I 80; I 94; US 6

8.2 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 34 sec
Exit 11 Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 65

129 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 865

5.1 mi · 6 min · I 865
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 465

11 mi · 12 min · I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 37A Toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 37B Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
15

Merge onto Binford Boulevard

1.1 mi · 1 min · Binford Boulevard
16

Merge onto I 69

2.8 mi · 3 min · I 69
17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

29 mi · 31 min · I 69
18

Take the exit onto SR 67

0.4 mi · 42 sec · SR 67
Exit 234 Toward SR 67 North: Anderson, Muncie
19

Turn right onto SR 67

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Commerce Road
20

Turn left onto South Walnut Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Walnut Street
21

Turn left

151 ft · 8 sec
22

Turn right

121 ft · 10 sec
23

Turn left

86 ft · 3 sec
24

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 3h 39m duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for a flexible departure time. With just one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated around $30, you won't need extensive planning. Pay attention to the turn-heavy nature of the route; a GPS or reliable navigation app will be your best friend here. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid rush hour in the Hammond area and to allow for a leisurely pace, arriving in Daleville well before evening.

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 96.1 miles from Hammond, IN, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.3 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 42 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 96.1 miles or 1h 50m 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 59m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hammond, 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 Hammond, IN

This is one driving day of about 192.2 miles and 3h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Hammond, 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 Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway for about 129.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

genus of plants

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mulberry, IN

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

Orland Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lafayette, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96.1 miles from Hammond, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129.3 miles.

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 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 10.1 and 157.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
10.1 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 11 Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
6
10.5 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
140.6 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in | I 865

Keep slight right at fork onto I 865

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
156.4 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in

Take the exit toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis

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 37A Toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis
6
157.1 mi into trip | ~2h 58m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 37B Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.05 one way

$60.10 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $32.99 $65.98
premium $4.89 $36.99 $73.97
diesel $5.61 $42.44 $84.87

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 57.7 0 $20.18 $9.23
Efficient EV 48.1 0 $16.82 $7.69
EV Truck/SUV 76.9 0 $26.91 $12.30

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Hammond, IN

Night in Hammond on Saturday

Local time

11:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Daleville, IN

Late night in Daleville on Sunday

Local time

12:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Mulberry, IN

96 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 later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

4 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 39m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes National Park

National Park

Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour $20 near mile 13.3
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park Closure: Mount Baldy Closure
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized by its frequent turns, offering a more engaging driving experience than a straight interstate cruise. With only 29% of the drive on highways, you'll spend a significant portion on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 129.3 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, providing a substantial period of consistent travel before the road configuration changes. This profile suggests a drive that will keep you actively navigating rather than passively cruising.

Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 129.3 mi on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 192.2 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 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.6 miles (I 865): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Hammond, IN to Daleville, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis along the way.

Indianapolis

156.4 mi in | ~2h 57m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 192.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 129.3 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Daleville, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.6 miles (I 865): 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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Daleville, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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