How far is Hawthorne Hills, IN from Schererville, IN?
The driving distance from Hawthorne Hills, IN to Schererville, IN is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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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 Schererville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorne Hills and Schererville.
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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 left onto West 81st Avenue
2139 ft · 48 sec · West 81st Avenue
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Joliet Street
2763 ft · 53 sec · Joliet Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Austin Avenue
2082 ft · 1 min · Austin Avenue
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Turn right onto West 77th Avenue
2250 ft · 1 min · West 77th Avenue
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Turn right onto Anna Street
10 m · 1 sec · Anna Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Anna Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawthorne Hills and Schererville.
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 Lincoln Highway
Continue on West Lincoln Highway
2.36 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 Schererville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hawthorne Hills to Schererville?
The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 5.6 miles from Hawthorne Hills and 6.3 miles from Schererville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:38 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hawthorne Hills and Mostly Sunny near Schererville.
Stop Ideas Near Merrillville
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 Merrillville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hawthorne Hills and Schererville. Straight-line distance: 7.01 mi (11.28 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 Schererville
Town in northwest Indiana, USA
| Population | 28,593 |
| Coordinates | 41.4789200, -87.4547600 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anna Street (-87.454763, 41.47892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
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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