This 109.9-mile drive from Veedersburg, Indiana, to Hammond, Indiana, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes. Primarily utilizing US 41, the route offers a highway-focused experience with about 74% of the journey on higher-speed roads. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, it’s an economical option for exploring within the Midwest. Given the relatively short duration and straightforward path, you won't need to plan for an overnight stop.
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
55 miles from Veedersburg, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 41
80.6 mi
1h 45m
South Council Street
11.6 mi
17m
East Jackson Street
7.1 mi
10m
Indianapolis Boulevard
6.4 mi
13m
West 2nd Street
1 mi
2m
173rd Street
1 mi
2m
SR 63
0.9 mi
1m
County Road 100 East
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 41
— 80.6 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Veedersburg, IN and Hammond, IN.
1
Start on US 136
1.0 mi·2 min·West 2nd Street
Use the right lane.
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 41
0.8 mi·1 min·County Road 100 East
3
Continue on US 41
12 mi·17 min·South Council Street
4
Turn left onto US 41; SR 28; SR 55
7.1 mi·10 min·East Jackson Street
5
Turn left onto West 200 North
0.3 mi·35 sec·West 200 North
6
Turn right onto SR 63
0.9 mi·1 min·SR 63
7
Continue on US 41
81 mi·1 hr 45 min·US 41
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 41
6.4 mi·13 min·Indianapolis Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto 173rd Street
1.0 mi·2 min·173rd Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Columbia Avenue
0.2 mi·22 sec·Columbia Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Columbia Avenue
Trip Plan
This relatively short 109.9-mile drive is best tackled in one day, offering flexibility for your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your daylight hours and minimize potential traffic. With only an estimated 2 hours and 35 minutes of driving time, you can easily fit in a single stop for fuel or a quick break. A key piece of advice for this route is to monitor your fuel levels, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 80.6 miles on US 41, as services can be spaced out.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 55 miles from Veedersburg, IN, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.6 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 24 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55 miles or 1h 16m 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 2m
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 Veedersburg, 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 Veedersburg, IN
This is one driving day of about 109.9 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Veedersburg, 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 US 41 for about 80.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 109.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 136 / West 2nd Street
Depart onto US 136 / West 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
13.4 mi into trip|~20m in|US 41; SR 28; SR 55 / East Jackson Street
Turn left onto US 41; SR 28; SR 55 / East Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
4
20.9 mi into trip|~32m in|SR 63
Turn right onto SR 63
Navigation decision point
6
108.8 mi into trip|~2h 32m in|173rd Street
Turn left onto 173rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
109.8 mi into trip|~2h 35m in|Columbia Avenue
Turn right onto Columbia Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.18 one way
$34.36 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.86
$37.73
premium
$4.89
$21.15
$42.30
diesel
$5.61
$24.26
$48.53
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33
0
$11.54
$5.28
Efficient EV
27.5
0
$9.62
$4.40
EV Truck/SUV
44
0
$15.39
$7.03
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Veedersburg, IN
Afternoon
in Veedersburg on Sunday
Local time
12:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hammond, IN
Morning
in Hammond on Sunday
Local time
11:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Shelby, IN
55 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
15 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
2h 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.
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...
20 mi from route
~51 min detour
$20
near mile 106.1
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 109.9-mile journey. You'll spend a significant portion, around 74%, on faster roads, offering a consistent pace for much of the 2-hour-and-35-minute trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 80.6 miles on US 41, so you can settle in for a solid period of driving. While predominantly highway, transitions between roads like South Council Street and East Jackson Street will offer brief changes in scenery and speed.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80.6 mi on US 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 41 and South Council Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 136 / West 2nd Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Veedersburg, IN to Hammond, IN is easy. At 2h 35m with 74% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 136 / West 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (US 41; SR 28; SR 55 / East Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.9 miles (SR 63): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 109.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 80.6 miles on US 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 136 / West 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (US 41; SR 28; SR 55 / East Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.9 miles (SR 63): Navigation decision point.
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.
