How far is Cedar Lake, IN from Decatur, IN?
The driving distance from Cedar Lake, IN to Decatur, IN is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Marshall County, Indiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Lake and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Lake and Decatur.
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Start on Lauerman Street
692 ft · 34 sec · Lauerman Street
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Turn left onto Birch Street
1403 ft · 1 min · Birch Street
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Turn left onto West 137th Avenue
1189 ft · 55 sec · West 137th Avenue
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Turn right onto Doffin Street
1104 ft · 49 sec · Doffin Street
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Continue on West 135th Place
978 ft · 45 sec · West 135th Place
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Turn right onto Parrish Avenue
1537 ft · 46 sec · Parrish Avenue
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Turn right onto West 133rd Avenue
944 ft · 26 sec · West 133rd Avenue
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Continue on West Lakeshore Drive
1 mi · 2 min · West Lakeshore Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cline Avenue
47 m · 4 sec · Cline Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cline Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · Cline Avenue
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Turn right onto West 109th Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · West 109th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Court Street
43 m · 8 sec · South Court Street
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Turn left onto West Joliet Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Joliet Street
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Turn left onto West 113th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · West 113th Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
2623 ft · 54 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto East 109th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East 109th Avenue
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Continue on East 109th Avenue
40 m · 4 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Chicago
2095 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso
1618 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Valparaiso University
548 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto East 81st Avenue
5.3 mi · 8 min · East 81st Avenue
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Continue on US Route 30
6.6 mi · 9 min · US Route 30
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Continue on West Morthland Drive
105.6 mi · 2 hr 19 min · West Morthland Drive
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Continue straight
2056 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Lima Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road
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Continue on North Clinton Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Clinton Street
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Continue on N Clinton Street
3 mi · 4 min · N Clinton Street
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Merge slight left onto Lafayette Street
18.9 mi · 23 min · Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto West Monroe Street
2422 ft · 41 sec · West Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Lake and Decatur.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Morthland Drive
Continue on West Morthland Drive
106 mi · 02h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Lake to Decatur?
The road trip is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bourbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.4 miles from Cedar Lake and 98.9 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.29 one way or $48.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cedar Lake and Decatur, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Bourbon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bourbon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Lake and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 135.9 mi (218.71 km).
#1 Cedar Lake
Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 13,588 |
| Coordinates | 41.3647600, -87.4411500 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decatur
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 34,821 |
| Coordinates | 40.8306000, -84.9291300 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Monroe Street (-84.929141, 40.83064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $24.29 | $48.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $28.02 | $56.04 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $31.37 | $62.75 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $41.65 | $83.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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