How far is Creston, IN from Schererville, IN?

The driving distance from Creston, IN to Schererville, IN is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.57 mi
00h 20m
Flight
9.82 mi
15.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.82 mi
Kilometers
15.81 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.57 mi
Kilometers
20.23 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schererville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 PM CDT
Return by in Creston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Creston
2026-04-23T13:44
Arrive Schererville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Creston
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
Cedar Lake
IN

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

From Creston
6.5 mi
00h 10m
To Schererville
6 mi
00h 10m

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
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Creston and Schererville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Creston and Schererville.

  1. 1

    Start on Cline Avenue

    59 m · 11 sec · Cline Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 155th Avenue

    1631 ft · 1 min · West 155th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Truman Street

    108 m · 17 sec · Truman Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 156th Avenue

    2340 ft · 2 min · 156th Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Austin Street

    100 m · 17 sec · Austin Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 156th Place

    1477 ft · 1 min · 156th Place

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Parrish Avenue

    100 m · 11 sec · Parrish Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West 157th Avenue

    1.6 km · 4 min · West 157th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Wicker Avenue

    10 mi · 16 min · Wicker Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 77th Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · 77th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Anna Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Anna Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Anna Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Creston and Schererville.

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
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wicker Avenue
10 mi · 80%
West 157th Avenue
0.99 mi · 8%
77th Avenue
0.82 mi · 6%
156th Avenue
0.44 mi · 4%
West 155th Avenue
0.31 mi · 2%
156th Place
0.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Wicker Avenue

Turn right onto Wicker Avenue

10 mi · 00h 16m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Lake
00h 10m from Creston
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Creston and Mostly Sunny near Schererville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Creston to Schererville?

The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Cedar Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Creston and 6 miles from Schererville.

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

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Creston and Mostly Sunny near Schererville.

Stop Ideas Near Cedar Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cedar Lake, 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 Cedar Lake.

RAIL

Dyer station

16 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
BUS

Gary, IN

28 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

Homewood

29 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

37 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Creston and Schererville. Straight-line distance: 9.82 mi (15.81 km).

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#1 Creston

Creston is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.3378100, -87.4314200
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Schererville

#2 Schererville

Town in northwest Indiana, USA

Population28,593
Coordinates41.4789200, -87.4547600
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Cline Avenue (-87.431126, 41.337816)
End: Anna Street (-87.454763, 41.47892)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.68 L · about $1.66
Round trip
$3.32
0.88 gal · 3.36 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.66 $3.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.87 $3.74
Premium $4.65 $2.05 $4.10
Diesel $5.30 $2.33 $4.67

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 Creston and Schererville. The current time is 13:44:36.

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.