How far is Hawthorne Hills, IN from Dyer, IN?

The driving distance from Hawthorne Hills, IN to Dyer, IN is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.62 mi
00h 31m
Flight
10.08 mi
16.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.08 mi
Kilometers
16.23 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.62 mi
Kilometers
23.53 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dyer
Sat, Nov 7, 2:08 AM CST
Return by in Hawthorne Hills
Sat, Nov 7, 2:40 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hawthorne Hills
2026-11-07T01:37
Arrive Dyer
Sat, Nov 7, 2:08 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:28 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hawthorne Hills
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Merrillville
IN

Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana

From Hawthorne Hills
7.1 mi
00h 15m
To Dyer
7.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hawthorne Hills and Dyer.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorne Hills and Dyer.

  1. 1

    Start on West 123rd Place

    1029 ft · 50 sec · West 123rd Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cedar Lake Road

    1888 ft · 1 min · Cedar Lake Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 121st Avenue

    728 ft · 32 sec · 121st Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West Franciscan Drive

    1336 ft · 1 min · West Franciscan Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Taft Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Taft Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West 81st Avenue

    2139 ft · 48 sec · West 81st Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Joliet Street

    2763 ft · 53 sec · Joliet Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · West Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Joliet Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Joliet Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hart Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Hart Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hart Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawthorne Hills and Dyer.

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Lincoln Highway
4.94 mi · 34%
Joliet Street
3.06 mi · 21%
North Main Street
1.87 mi · 13%
South Main Street
1.65 mi · 11%
Taft Street
1.49 mi · 10%
West 81st Avenue
0.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Lincoln Highway

Continue on West Lincoln Highway

3.86 mi · 00h 06m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
10.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merrillville
00h 15m from Hawthorne Hills
Leave By
7:28 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hawthorne Hills and Mostly Sunny near Dyer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hawthorne Hills to Dyer?

The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 7.1 miles from Hawthorne Hills and 7.5 miles from Dyer.

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

The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:28 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hawthorne Hills and Mostly Sunny near Dyer.

Stop Ideas Near Merrillville

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

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

BUS

Gary, IN

14 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

Dyer station

16 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

28 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

29 mi away
18015 Park Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hawthorne Hills and Dyer. Straight-line distance: 10.08 mi (16.23 km).

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#1 Hawthorne Hills

Hawthorne Hills is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.3947600, -87.3792000
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Dyer

#2 Dyer

Town in Indiana

Population15,955
Coordinates41.4942000, -87.5217100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: West 123rd Place (-87.379206, 41.394548)
End: Hart Street (-87.521774, 41.494212)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.95 L · about $1.93
Round trip
$3.86
1.04 gal · 3.9 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $1.93 $3.86
Mid-grade $4.32 $2.25 $4.50
Premium $4.85 $2.52 $5.04
Diesel $6.71 $3.49 $6.98

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Hawthorne Hills and Dyer. The current time is 01:37:28.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.