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Trip from Woodburn, IN to Hammond, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 35m

Distance

154.8 mi

249 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 23m ★
6 AM
3h 36m
8 AM
4h 1m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 46m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m

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

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Downtown Woodburn, IN, IN

Woodburn, IN

Clement Lepetit

Trip Overview

This 154.8-mile journey from Woodburn, Indiana to Hammond, Indiana is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 3 hours and 35 minutes on the road, with a fuel cost estimated around $24. You'll primarily navigate on US 30 and I-80, with a bit of US 33 mixed in, making for a predominantly high-speed experience. Given its manageable length and efficient route, this trip is ideal for a day excursion, allowing you plenty of flexibility. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Midwest region, offering a consistent regional feel throughout your travel.

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

77.4 miles from Woodburn, IN

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 30 88.8 mi 1h 56m
I 80 13.6 mi 19m
US 33 12.7 mi 16m
Indiana Toll Road 9.5 mi 11m
Stellhorn Road 7.1 mi 12m
East Coliseum Boulevard 3.8 mi 5m
Woodburn Road 3.4 mi 8m
Rohman Road 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 30 — 88.8 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

10 ft · 1 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Center Street

108 ft · 6 sec · Center Street
3

Turn right onto SR 101

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Main Street
4

Turn slight right

158 ft · 6 sec
5

Continue on Woodburn Road

3.4 mi · 8 min · Woodburn Road
6

At end of road, turn right onto North Webster Road

0.4 mi · 48 sec · North Webster Road
7

Keep slight left at fork onto Webster Road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Webster Road
8

Continue on Platter Road

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Platter Road
9

Turn left onto Thimlar Road

447 ft · 8 sec · Thimlar Road
10

Continue on Platter Road

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Platter Road
11

Continue on Rohman Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Rohman Road
12

Continue on Stellhorn Road

7.1 mi · 12 min · Stellhorn Road
13

Continue on Crescent Avenue

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Crescent Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
14

Take the ramp

313 ft · 8 sec
Toward SR 930 Westbound: Coliseum Boulevard
15

Merge onto SR 930

3.8 mi · 5 min · East Coliseum Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
16

Take the exit onto SR 930

0.2 mi · 23 sec · SR 930
Toward SR 930 West
17

Merge onto SR 930

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Goshen Road
18

Continue on US 33

13 mi · 16 min · US 33
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on US 30

89 mi · 1 hr 56 min · US 30
Use the straight lane.
20

Take the exit

9.2 mi · 13 min
Toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton
21

Turn left

394 ft · 9 sec
Toward I 80, I 90: Toll Road
22

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · this road
23

Continue on this road

411 ft · 10 sec · this road
Toward I 80, I 90: Toll Road
24

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago Use the straight lane.
25

Merge onto I 80; I 90

9.5 mi · 11 min · Indiana Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

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.
27

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.
28

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

13 mi · 17 min · I 80
Toward I 94 West, I 80 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 2 Toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
30

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard Use the slight left lane.
31

Turn straight onto SR 152

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard
32

Turn left onto 173rd Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · 173rd Street
Use the left lane.
33

Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Columbia Avenue
34

Arrive at destination

Columbia Avenue

Trip Plan

With a total duration of under four hours, this trip offers excellent flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps aiming for a mid-morning start to avoid the earliest rush and still arrive with ample daylight. The single recommended stop suggests you won't need extensive breaks, but it's always wise to plan for a brief pause during that 88.8-mile stretch on US 30. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $24, and it’s prudent to top off before heading out of Woodburn to ensure uninterrupted travel. This route is designed for efficiency, so your main consideration is simply managing your time on the road.

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 77.4 miles from Woodburn, IN, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.8 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 34 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 77.4 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 56m

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 Woodburn, 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 Woodburn, IN

This is one driving day of about 154.8 miles and 3h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Woodburn, 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 88.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Marshall County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Plymouth, IN

77 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.

Popular next leg

Plymouth, IN to Hammond, IN

73.3 mi · 1h 40m

Pacing Suggestions

Roanoke, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Plymouth, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.4 miles from Woodburn, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Giovanni's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Munster, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 154.8

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12198366220

Visit website

Albano's Pasta Shop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Valparaiso, Indiana

2.1 mi

Pesto's Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Valparaiso, Indiana

2.1 mi

Giovanni's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 154.8

Munster, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12198366220

Visit website

Albano's Pasta Shop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 121.7

Valparaiso, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12192429160

Visit website

Pesto's Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 121.7

Valparaiso, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12194620993

Visit website

Main + Lincoln Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $50 to $10 mile 121.7

Valparaiso, Indiana

Hours: 4–10 pm

+12195105548

Visit website

Liang's Garden Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 154.8

Lansing, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17084748100

Visit website

T's Pizza & Family Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 143.8

Hobart, Indiana

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+12199422424

Visit website

Dixie Kitchen and Bait Shop

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 154.8

Lansing, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7:45 pm

+17084741378

Visit website

Saul's Chicago Style Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 154.8

East Chicago, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12192568232

Visit website

The Green Bean Coffee Bar

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 11.1

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–12:30 pm

Visit website

Firefly Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 11.1

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+12603730505

Visit website

Old Crown Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 11.1

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18887627837

Visit website

Black Forest Cat Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 11.1

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 9:30 am–6 pm

+12604982988

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 33.2

Columbia City, Indiana

+18888074522

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 22.1

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 22.1

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 22.1

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 22.1

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Charge Pro Charging Station

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 33.2

Columbia City, Indiana

+18888074522

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 22.1

Fort Wayne, Indiana

+18333994638

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 22.1

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Moraine Nature Preserve

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 121.7

Valparaiso, Indiana

+12199819183

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 129.7 and 153 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
129.7 mi into trip | ~3h 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
139.4 mi into trip | ~3h 12m 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
140 mi into trip | ~3h 13m 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
140.1 mi into trip | ~3h 13m 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
153 mi into trip | ~3h 31m 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

$24.20 one way

$48.40 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $26.57 $53.14
premium $4.89 $29.79 $59.58
diesel $5.61 $34.18 $68.36

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

$24

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.2 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 46.4 0 $16.25 $7.43
Efficient EV 38.7 0 $13.55 $6.19
EV Truck/SUV 61.9 0 $21.67 $9.91

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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 15, 2026

Origin

Woodburn, IN

Night in Woodburn on Saturday

Local time

10:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hammond, IN

Night in Hammond on Saturday

Local time

9:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Plymouth, IN

77 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

4 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 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

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...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 near mile 133.5
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 largely a highway-focused drive, with 74% of the journey taking place on faster roads. You'll encounter a substantial longest stretch of 88.8 miles primarily on US 30, which means extended periods of consistent driving. While the highway component suggests efficiency, be prepared for the typical characteristics of interstate and major US highway travel. The road will likely feel direct and purpose-built for covering distance, rather than offering winding scenic detours. This drive is designed for getting from point A to point B without significant deviations.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 88.8 mi on US 30.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and I 80. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 129.7 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 21 significant decision points across 154.8 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 129.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.4 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 140 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.

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

Chesterton

120.1 mi in | ~2h 46m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 154.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 88.8 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 129.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.4 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 140 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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