How far is Crown Point, IN from Ainsworth, IN?
The driving distance from Crown Point, IN to Ainsworth, IN is about 11 miles (17.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
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.
Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crown Point and Ainsworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crown Point and Ainsworth.
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Start on South Court Street
14 m · 6 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
3.3 mi · 5 min · East 81st Avenue
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Turn left onto Grand Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Grand Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crown Point and Ainsworth.
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.
East 81st Avenue
Merge slight left onto East 81st Avenue
3.26 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Crown Point and Mostly Sunny near Ainsworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crown Point to Ainsworth?
The road trip is about 11 miles (17.7 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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 5.5 miles from Crown Point and 5.5 miles from Ainsworth.
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 3.6 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Crown Point and Mostly Sunny near Ainsworth.
Stop Ideas Near Merrillville
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 Merrillville.
Gary, IN
Dyer station
Hammond–Whiting station
Homewood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crown Point and Ainsworth. Straight-line distance: 7.38 mi (11.88 km).
#1 Crown Point
City in Indiana, USA
| Population | 30,906 |
| Coordinates | 41.4169800, -87.3653100 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ainsworth
Ainsworth is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4878100, -87.2586500 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ainsworth (-87.25865, 41.48781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
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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