Origin
Warren, IN
Late night in Warren on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warren, IN to Hammond, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 33m
Distance
149.4 mi
240 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 21m
★
6 AM
3h 33m
8 AM
3h 58m
10 AM
3h 42m
12 PM
3h 39m
3 PM
3h 43m
5 PM
3h 57m
8 PM
3h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warren, IN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 149-mile drive from Warren, IN to Hammond, IN is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 3 hours and 33 minutes on the road, with a projected fuel cost of around $23. The route primarily utilizes US 30 and I-80, making it a practical option for a day trip within the Midwest. You'll experience a familiar driving feel, largely on well-traveled highways. With only one recommended stop, this trip is designed for efficiency.
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
74.7 miles from Warren, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 76.3 mi | 1h 39m |
| N Goshen Rd | 14.1 mi | 24m |
| I 80 | 13.6 mi | 19m |
| South Warren Road | 11.8 mi | 17m |
| Indiana Toll Road | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| SR 5 | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| South Jefferson Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North Jefferson Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 76.3 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warren, IN and Hammond, IN.
1
Start on West 2nd Street
82 ft
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8 sec
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West 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto SR 5
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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North Wayne Street
3
Turn left onto SR 5
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Huntington Avenue
4
Continue on SR 5
12 mi
·
17 min
·
South Warren Road
5
Turn left onto US 224; SR 5
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Jefferson Street
6
Turn straight onto US 224; SR 5
128 ft
·
8 sec
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Court Street
7
Turn left onto US 224; SR 5
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Warren Street
8
Turn left onto US 224; US 24 Business; SR 5
348 ft
·
9 sec
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East Park Drive
9
Turn right onto US 224; SR 5
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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North Jefferson Street
10
Continue on SR 5
14 mi
·
24 min
·
N Goshen Rd
11
Turn right onto SR 5
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
SR 5
12
Turn left onto West Old Trail Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Old Trail Road
13
Turn right onto North Binkley Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Binkley Road
14
Turn left onto US 30
76 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
US 30
15
Take the exit
9.2 mi
·
13 min
Toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton
16
Turn left
394 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 80, I 90: Toll Road
17
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
18
Continue on this road
411 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
Toward I 80, I 90: Toll Road
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
Use the straight lane.
20
Merge onto I 80; I 90
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Indiana Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit onto I 80
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80
Exit 21
Toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 80
Toward I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
13 mi
·
17 min
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I 80
Toward I 94 West, I 80 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 2
Toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard
Use the slight left lane.
26
Turn straight onto SR 152
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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Indianapolis Boulevard
27
Turn left onto 173rd Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
173rd Street
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto Columbia Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Columbia Avenue
29
Arrive at destination
Columbia Avenue
Trip Plan
Given its 3-hour and 33-minute duration, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip. Leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight and allow for flexibility. Plan for one stop to break up the 149.4 miles, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 76.3-mile stretch on US 30, as services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost of $23 is a good budget baseline for this drive.
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 74.7 miles from Warren, IN, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.3 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 33 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.7 miles or 1h 51m 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 55m
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 Warren, 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 Warren, IN
This is one driving day of about 149.4 miles and 3h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Warren, 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 30 for about 76.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.7 miles from Warren, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.3 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 124.2 and 147.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
124.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
8
134 mi into trip
|
~3h 9m in
|
I 80
Take the exit onto I 80 toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21
Toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines
8
134.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 10m in
|
I 80
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East
8
134.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 11m in
|
I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 toward I 94 West, I 80 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 94 West, I 80 West
8
147.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 28m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.36 one way
$46.71 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.65 | $51.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.75 | $57.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.99 | $65.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.67
Indiana Toll Road
(9.5 mi)
$0.67
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.69 | $7.17 |
| Efficient EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.07 | $5.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.8 | 0 | $20.92 | $9.56 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Hammond, IN
Late night in Hammond on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Warsaw, IN
75 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
9 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
3h 33m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 65% of the journey on interstates and major roads. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 76.3 miles on US 30, offering a significant period of steady driving. The character of the road is likely to be consistent, characterized by the efficiency of major roadways. Expect clear progress as you make your way across Indiana.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 76.3 mi on US 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and N Goshen Rd. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 124.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 21 significant decision points across 149.4 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 124.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 134 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 134.6 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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 Warren, IN to Hammond, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Chesterton along the way.
Chesterton
114.7 mi in
|
~2h 44m
About the Cities
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 3h 33m. Total distance: 149.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 76.3 miles on US 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.67 in tolls one way, starting with Indiana Toll Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 124.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 134 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 134.6 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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