How far is Ainsworth, IN from Crown Point, IN?

The driving distance from Ainsworth, IN to Crown Point, IN is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.81 mi
00h 19m
Flight
7.38 mi
11.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.38 mi
Kilometers
11.88 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.81 mi
Kilometers
17.4 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crown Point
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 PM CDT
Return by in Ainsworth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ainsworth
2026-04-23T12:42
Arrive Crown Point
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ainsworth
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Merrillville
IN

Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana

From Ainsworth
5.2 mi
00h 09m
To Crown Point
5.6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ainsworth and Crown Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ainsworth and Crown Point.

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Grand Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 81st Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East 81st Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East 81st Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 81st Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West 81st Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Taft Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Taft Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Clark Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Clark Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Court Street

    102 m · 8 sec · North Court Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ainsworth and Crown Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 81st Avenue
4.02 mi · 37%
Main Street
2.18 mi · 20%
West 81st Avenue
1.51 mi · 14%
Taft Street
1.51 mi · 14%
Grand Boulevard
1.16 mi · 11%
North Court Street
0.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East 81st Avenue

Turn right onto East 81st Avenue

3.09 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
7.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merrillville
00h 09m from Ainsworth
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ainsworth and Mostly Sunny near Crown Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ainsworth to Crown Point?

The road trip is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Merrillville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Ainsworth and 5.6 miles from Crown Point.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ainsworth and Mostly Sunny near Crown Point.

Stop Ideas Near Merrillville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Merrillville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Merrillville.

BUS

Gary, IN

14 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

Dyer station

16 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

28 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

29 mi away
18015 Park Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ainsworth and Crown Point. Straight-line distance: 7.38 mi (11.88 km).

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#1 Ainsworth

Ainsworth is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.4878100, -87.2586500
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Crown Point

#2 Crown Point

City in Indiana, USA

Population30,906
Coordinates41.4169800, -87.3653100
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Boulevard (-87.258626, 41.48781)
End: South Court Street (-87.365465, 41.416981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.44 L · about $1.43
Round trip
$2.87
0.76 gal · 2.88 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.43 $2.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.62 $3.23
Premium $4.65 $1.77 $3.54
Diesel $5.30 $2.02 $4.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ainsworth and Crown Point. The current time is 12:42:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.