How far is Hawthorne Hills, IN from East Chicago, IN?
The driving distance from Hawthorne Hills, IN to East Chicago, IN is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Lake County, Indiana
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hawthorne Hills and East Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorne Hills and East Chicago.
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Start on West 123rd Place
1029 ft · 50 sec · West 123rd Place
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Turn left onto Cedar Lake Road
1888 ft · 1 min · Cedar Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 121st Avenue
728 ft · 32 sec · 121st Avenue
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Continue on West Franciscan Drive
1336 ft · 1 min · West Franciscan Drive
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Taft Street
4 mi · 7 min · Taft Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Cleveland Street
1479 ft · 40 sec · Cleveland Street
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Turn right onto West Ridge Road
1321 ft · 39 sec · West Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
3.8 mi · 7 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 4th Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on Airport Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Airport Road
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Keep slight right to continue on US 12 West, SR 912 North: Columbus Drive, Cline Avenue
42 m · 2 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Columbus Drive
46 m · 3 sec · East Columbus Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto East Columbus Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Columbus Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Columbus Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawthorne Hills and East Chicago.
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 Hawthorne Hills and Mostly Sunny near East Chicago.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hawthorne Hills to East Chicago?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Hawthorne Hills and 18.8 miles from East Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 7:10 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.86 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hawthorne Hills and Mostly Sunny near East Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Ross
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 Ross.
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Dyer station
Hammond–Whiting station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hawthorne Hills and East Chicago. Straight-line distance: 17.34 mi (27.9 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 East Chicago
City in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 27,742 |
| Coordinates | 41.6392000, -87.4547600 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Columbus Drive (-87.454765, 41.639089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
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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