How far is Hawthorne Hills, IN from Lake Station, IN?
The driving distance from Hawthorne Hills, IN to Lake Station, IN is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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 26m.
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.
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 Hawthorne Hills and Lake Station.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorne Hills and Lake Station.
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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
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Joliet Street
1.5 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
9.9 mi · 12 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue
1760 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawthorne Hills and Lake Station.
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.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
9.89 mi · 00h 12m
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 Lake Station.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hawthorne Hills to Lake Station?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 9.5 miles from Hawthorne Hills and 11.1 miles from Lake Station.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:36 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.71 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hawthorne Hills and Mostly Sunny near Lake Station.
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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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hawthorne Hills and Lake Station. Straight-line distance: 14.42 mi (23.2 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 Lake Station
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 11,850 |
| Coordinates | 41.5750400, -87.2389200 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Avenue (-87.238924, 41.574693)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.71 | $5.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
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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