How far is Chesterton, IN from Riverwood, IN?
The driving distance from Chesterton, IN to Riverwood, IN is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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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 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterton and Riverwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterton and Riverwood.
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Start on the route
574 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto East 96th Street
1237 ft · 31 sec · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
28 m · 5 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
1220 ft · 31 sec · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
131 m · 24 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
1324 ft · 33 sec · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
44 m · 4 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
1945 ft · 48 sec · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
41 m · 8 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
2914 ft · 1 min · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
44 m · 3 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
2523 ft · 1 min · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
30 m · 2 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East 96th Street
30 m · 2 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
2 mi · 4 min · East 96th Street
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Turn left onto I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
1564 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IN-37
3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37
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Merge slight left onto IN-37
1 km · 56 sec · IN-37
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Keep slight left to continue on IN-37
6.8 mi · 10 min · IN-37
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Turn left onto East 206th Street
1976 ft · 46 sec · East 206th Street
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Turn sharp right onto Riverwood Avenue
1.2 km · 3 min · Riverwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Riverwood Drive
87 m · 14 sec · Riverwood Drive
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Turn left onto Miami Street
869 ft · 40 sec · Miami Street
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Turn right onto Nappanee Drive
48 m · 7 sec · Nappanee Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nappanee Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterton and Riverwood.
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.
IN-37
Keep slight left to continue on IN-37
6.81 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Chesterton and Clear near Riverwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesterton to Riverwood?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Fishers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Chesterton and 9.3 miles from Riverwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.40 one way or $4.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chesterton and Clear near Riverwood.
Stop Ideas Near Fishers
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fishers.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterton and Riverwood. Straight-line distance: 14.35 mi (23.1 km).
#1 Chesterton
Town in the U.
| Population | 14,232 |
| Coordinates | 39.9289300, -86.1208200 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverwood
Riverwood is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1005900, -85.9680400 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverwood (-85.96804, 40.10059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.64 | $2.40 | $4.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| Diesel | $6.65 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
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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