How far is Hawthorne Hills, IN from Cedar Lake, IN?
The driving distance from Hawthorne Hills, IN to Cedar Lake, IN is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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 21m.
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.
Census-designated place in Lake County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hawthorne Hills and Cedar Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorne Hills and Cedar Lake.
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Start on West 123rd Place
1029 ft · 47 sec · West 123rd Place
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Turn right onto Cedar Lake Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Cedar Lake Road
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Turn right onto West 133rd Avenue
1.6 mi · 6 min · West 133rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Morse Street
584 ft · 31 sec · Morse Street
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Turn left onto West Lakeshore Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · West Lakeshore Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Lakeshore Drive
38 m · 3 sec · West Lakeshore Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto West Lakeshore Drive
1 mi · 2 min · West Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on West 133rd Avenue
944 ft · 33 sec · West 133rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Parrish Avenue
1537 ft · 48 sec · Parrish Avenue
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Turn left onto West 135th Place
978 ft · 43 sec · West 135th Place
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Continue on Doffin Street
1104 ft · 54 sec · Doffin Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 137th Avenue
1189 ft · 54 sec · West 137th Avenue
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Turn right onto Birch Street
1403 ft · 1 min · Birch Street
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Turn right onto Lauerman Street
692 ft · 30 sec · Lauerman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lauerman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawthorne Hills and Cedar Lake.
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.
West 133rd Avenue
Turn right onto West 133rd Avenue
1.56 mi · 00h 06m
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 Hawthorne Hills and Mostly Sunny near Cedar Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hawthorne Hills to Cedar Lake?
The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Lake Dalecarlia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from Hawthorne Hills and 3.3 miles from Cedar Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:46 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.85 one way or $1.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hawthorne Hills and Mostly Sunny near Cedar Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Dalecarlia
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 Lake Dalecarlia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hawthorne Hills and Cedar Lake. Straight-line distance: 3.82 mi (6.15 km).
#1 Hawthorne Hills
Hawthorne Hills is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3947600, -87.3792000 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedar Lake
Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 13,588 |
| Coordinates | 41.3647600, -87.4411500 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lauerman Street (-87.440789, 41.364818)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.85 | $1.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $0.99 | $1.99 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $1.11 | $2.23 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $1.54 | $3.09 |
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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