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Trip from Odon, IN to Hammond, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 42m
Distance
245.3 mi
395 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 29m
★
6 AM
4h 42m
8 AM
5h 9m
10 AM
4h 51m
12 PM
4h 49m
3 PM
4h 53m
5 PM
5h 8m
8 PM
4h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Odon, IN
Mathias Reding
Hammond, IN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Odon, IN to Hammond, IN is 245.3 miles and takes about 4h 42m via I-65, I-69, and I-74, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, entirely within Indiana, making it a straightforward connection between two points. With a high percentage of highway driving, expect a direct path for most of the 245.3 miles. Plan for a single day of travel, as the estimated duration is well within typical driving limits.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
122.7 miles from Odon, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 134.7 mi | 2h 26m |
| I 69 | 74.5 mi | 1h 22m |
| I 74 | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| Borman Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| US 231 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| 65 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| SR 58 | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| 173rd Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 134.7 mi, about 2h 26m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 61 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~5,337 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~868 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 28 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Odon, IN and Hammond, IN.
1
Start on North Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Spring Street
2
Turn right onto SR 58
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 58
3
Continue on US 231; SR 58
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
US 231; SR 58
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
5
Merge onto I 69
74 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
3 min
Exit 163
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
7
Merge onto I 74; I 465
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto 65
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
65
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 20
Toward I 65 North: Chicago
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 65
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto US 52
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 52
Exit 141
Toward US 52 West
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
13
Merge onto I 65
117 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Exit 259A
Toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 80; I 94; US 6
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Borman Expressway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 2
Toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard
Use the slight left lane.
18
Turn straight onto SR 152
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Indianapolis Boulevard
19
Turn left onto 173rd Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
173rd Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Columbia Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Columbia Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Columbia Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 42m estimated drive time, starting your trip in Odon, IN, early in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight. The route is efficient, so you might only need one planned stop for fuel or a quick break, especially considering the $43 fuel cost estimate. The longest stretch is over 134 miles, so ensure you're comfortable with that duration between potential service areas. Since it's a single-day drive, flexibility with your departure time is a key advantage.
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 122.7 miles from Odon, IN, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 134.7 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 54 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.7 miles or 2h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hammond, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Odon, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Odon, IN
This is one driving day of about 245.3 miles and 4h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Odon, 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 I 65 for about 134.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
123 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 122.7 miles from Odon, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 134.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
I-65 Rest Stop (northbound)
0.1 mi from route
I-65 Rest Stop (southbound)
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Lebanon Rest Area - I65 SB
0.1 mi from route
Wolcott Rest Area - I-65 NB
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Love's
0.2 mi from route
Wolcott Rest Area - I-65 SB
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Mr. Fuel Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.4 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.5 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.5 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.6 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.6 mi from route
Speedco Indianapolis
0.8 mi from route
Mr. Fuel Travel Center
0.9 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
1.1 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 83.4 and 243.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
83.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 163
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
7
97.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward I 65 North: Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 20
Toward I 65 North: Chicago
8
234.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 24m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
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 259A
Toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
8
243.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 37m 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
243.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 38m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.23 one way
$72.45 round trip
$3.75/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $39.99 | $79.98 |
| premium | $4.72 | $45.54 | $91.09 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $46.32 | $92.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.6 | 0 | $25.76 | $11.77 |
| Efficient EV | 61.3 | 0 | $21.46 | $9.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.1 | 1 | $34.34 | $15.70 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Odon, IN
Morning in Odon on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 5 to 10 mph
26% chance
Live forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 6:07AM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:50AM CDT until July 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Hammond, IN
Late night in Hammond on Sunday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
WNW 10 to 15 mph
63% chance
Live forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 6:07AM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:50AM CDT until July 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
84°F
Clermont, IN
123 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
1 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
4h 42m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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
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
~35 min detour
$20
near mile 236.9
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park Closure: Mount Baldy Closure
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for about 96% of this 245.3-mile trip. The longest continuous stretch on a single highway is 134.7 miles on I-65. Expect a predominantly highway experience with very little time on surface roads. You'll likely notice a steady stream of exits and interchanges as you cover this distance.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 134.7 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 83.4 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 17 significant decision points across 245.3 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 83.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 234.1 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
931 ft
544 ft
Total Climb
545 ft
Total Descent
490 ft
Highest Point
931 ft
~105.1 mi in
Elevation Range
387 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Troost Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Lansing, IL
Cuisine: coffee_shop;coffee;tea;pastry;breakfast
Dunkin'
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Hammond, IN
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: 24/7
Visit websiteBurger King
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Final third
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Renssalaer, IN
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Visit websiteArby's
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Final third
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Rensselaer, IN
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su...
Visit websiteMcDonald's
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Final third
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Rensselaer, IN
Cuisine: burger
Visit websiteTaco Bell
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Final third
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Rensselaer, IN
Cuisine: tex-mex
Hours: Mo-Th 08:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-03:00; Su...
Visit websiteKFC
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Final third
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Rensselaer, IN
Cuisine: chicken
Visit websitePeteyville Christmas Lights
Attraction
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.6 mi from route
~6 min detour
Hammond, IN
Visit websiteLeroy Community Park
Park
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.6 mi from route
~7 min detour
Northgate Community Park
Park
Near the end, ~9 min detour
Home stretch
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
West Lake Pond
Park
Near the end, ~9 min detour
Home stretch
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
Forest-Ivanhoe Historic District
District
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Indi-Illi Parkway Historic District
District
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Forest-Southview Historic District
District
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Memorial
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Pullman-Standard Historic District
District
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Small Stone Henge Monument
Monument
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
America's Best Inn
Motel
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
Starting in Odon, IN
Full guide →Odon is a city in Central Indiana.
Arriving in Hammond, IN
Full guide →Founded 1884
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!
Top landmarks
- • State Street Commercial Historic District — historic district in Indiana, United States
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 4h 42m. Total distance: 245.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 134.7 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 31 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 31 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 83.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 234.1 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Hammond, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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