How far is Hawthorne Hills, IN from Merrillville, IN?
The driving distance from Hawthorne Hills, IN to Merrillville, IN is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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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.
City in Indiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hawthorne Hills and Merrillville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorne Hills and Merrillville.
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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
1.5 mi · 3 min · Taft Street
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Turn right onto West 81st Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
1.5 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Indian Trail
1156 ft · 51 sec · Indian Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Indian Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawthorne Hills and Merrillville.
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.
North Main Street
Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
1.87 mi · 00h 04m
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 Merrillville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hawthorne Hills to Merrillville?
The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Crown Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Hawthorne Hills and 4.3 miles from Merrillville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:54 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.11 one way or $2.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hawthorne Hills and Mostly Sunny near Merrillville.
Stop Ideas Near Crown Point
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 Crown Point.
Dyer station
Gary, IN
Homewood
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hawthorne Hills and Merrillville. Straight-line distance: 6.54 mi (10.53 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 Merrillville
Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana
| Population | 34,916 |
| Coordinates | 41.4828100, -87.3328100 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indian Trail (-87.332937, 41.482543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.11 | $2.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $1.30 | $2.59 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $1.45 | $2.91 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $2.01 | $4.03 |
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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