How far is Gary, IN from Hawthorne Hills, IN?
The driving distance from Gary, IN to Hawthorne Hills, IN is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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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.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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 Gary and Hawthorne Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gary and Hawthorne Hills.
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Start on 10th Place
77 m · 19 sec · 10th Place
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Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard
2011 ft · 1 min · Harrison Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 15th Avenue
2432 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Avenue
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Turn left onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Ridge Road
1321 ft · 42 sec · West Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Cleveland Street
1479 ft · 38 sec · Cleveland Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Taft Street
4 mi · 7 min · Taft Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Clark Street
90 m · 8 sec · West Clark Street
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Turn left onto North Court Street
116 m · 14 sec · North Court Street
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Turn left onto West Joliet Street
91 m · 8 sec · West Joliet Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Franciscan Drive
1336 ft · 59 sec · West Franciscan Drive
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Continue on 121st Avenue
728 ft · 37 sec · 121st Avenue
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Turn left onto Cedar Lake Road
1888 ft · 1 min · Cedar Lake Road
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Turn right onto West 123rd Place
1029 ft · 45 sec · West 123rd Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 123rd Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gary and Hawthorne Hills.
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.
Taft Street
Continue on Taft Street
4.01 mi · 00h 07m
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 Gary and Mostly Sunny near Hawthorne Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gary to Hawthorne Hills?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.7 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?
Merrillville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Gary and 7.6 miles from Hawthorne Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.01 one way or $4.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gary and Mostly Sunny near Hawthorne Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Merrillville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Gary, IN
Dyer station
Hammond–Whiting station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gary and Hawthorne Hills. Straight-line distance: 13.83 mi (22.25 km).
#1 Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 74,693 |
| Coordinates | 41.5933700, -87.3464300 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hawthorne Hills
Hawthorne Hills is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3947600, -87.3792000 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hawthorne Hills (-87.3792, 41.39476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $3.72 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $3.62 | $7.25 |
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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