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Trip from Hobart, IN to Hammond, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

28m

Distance

16 mi

26 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m

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

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city in Lake County, Indiana, United States of America

Hobart, IN

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Trip Overview

Hobart, IN to Hammond, IN is 16 miles and takes about 28m via Borman Expressway, North Lake Park Avenue, Central Avenue, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Indiana and the Midwest region, making it a straightforward local journey. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly highway, ideal for a quick errand or connecting two nearby points. With only one day recommended and minimal fuel cost, this route offers convenience for those needing to travel between these two neighboring cities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Borman Expressway 8.5 mi 11m
North Lake Park Avenue 2 mi 4m
Central Avenue 1.4 mi 2m
173rd Street 1 mi 2m
Grand Boulevard 0.4 mi 1m
Indianapolis Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
East Old Ridge Road 0.3 mi <1m
Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Borman Expressway — 8.5 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 51 Truck

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Main Street
2

Turn slight left onto East Old Ridge Road

0.3 mi · 38 sec · East Old Ridge Road
3

Turn right onto North Lake Park Avenue

2.0 mi · 4 min · North Lake Park Avenue
4

Continue on Grand Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Grand Boulevard
5

Turn left onto Central Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
6

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 80 West, I 94 West
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 9 sec
Toward I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
9

Merge onto I 80; I 94; US 6

8.5 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 2 Toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard Use the slight left lane.
12

Turn straight onto SR 152

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard
13

Turn left onto 173rd Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · 173rd Street
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Columbia Avenue
15

Arrive at destination

Columbia Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
4.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 W...
6
5 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
8
14.1 mi into trip | ~23m 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
14.4 mi into trip | ~24m 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
14.8 mi into trip | ~25m in | 173rd Street

Turn left onto 173rd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.50 one way

$5.00 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.75 $5.49
premium $4.89 $3.08 $6.16
diesel $5.61 $3.53 $7.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.8 0 $1.68 $0.77
Efficient EV 4 0 $1.40 $0.64
EV Truck/SUV 6.4 0 $2.24 $1.02

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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 17, 2026

Origin

Hobart, IN

Late night in Hobart on Tuesday

Local time

5:35 AM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Widespread Fog

ESE 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 1:55AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 9:34PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Hammond, IN

Late night in Hammond on Tuesday

Local time

5:35 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

17 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

28m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive offers a mixed experience, with 53% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.5 miles along the Borman Expressway, providing a period of consistent travel. As you transition from the expressway to North Lake Park Avenue and then Central Avenue, the character of the drive will shift, likely involving more local road segments. This blend means you'll experience both faster-paced highway driving and potentially slower, more urban sections.

53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on Borman Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 16 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Hobart, IN to Hammond, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.

Chicago

4.8 mi in | ~10m

About the Cities

Starting in Hobart, IN

Full guide →

Hobart is a city of 29,059 (2020) in Lake County, Indiana.

Arriving in Hammond, IN

Full guide →

Hammond is a Chicagoland city of some 76,000 people (2019) in Lake County, Indiana—bordering Chicago's Far Southeast Side. Most visitors will find themselves passing through or on business, but Chicagoans would do well to include it in a close-in Lake County day trip, if for no other reason than to get some good food, perhaps stock up on fireworks, and realize that Chicagoland doesn't stop at the state line!

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on Borman Expressway. 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.

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 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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

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