How far is Hobart, IN from Ainsworth, IN?

The driving distance from Hobart, IN to Ainsworth, IN is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.1 miles (5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.44 mi
00h 07m
Flight
3.08 mi
4.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.08 mi
Kilometers
4.95 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.44 mi
Kilometers
5.53 km
Drive Time
00h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ainsworth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 PM CDT
Return by in Hobart
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hobart
2026-04-23T15:50
Arrive Ainsworth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:07 AM to 7:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hobart
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Chicago
IN

Town in Lake County, Indiana, U.

From Hobart
1.7 mi
00h 03m
To Ainsworth
1.7 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hobart and Ainsworth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hobart and Ainsworth.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1815 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    2174 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 10th Street

    1848 ft · 37 sec · East 10th Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto South Lake Park Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Lake Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Grand Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Boulevard

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hobart and Ainsworth.

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
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
176.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Boulevard
1.33 mi · 39%
South Lake Park Avenue
1 mi · 29%
Lincoln Street
0.41 mi · 12%
East 10th Street
0.35 mi · 10%
Main Street
0.34 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Grand Boulevard

Continue on Grand Boulevard

1.33 mi · 00h 02m

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 07m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
3.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Chicago
00h 03m from Hobart
Leave By
8:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hobart and Mostly Sunny near Ainsworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hobart to Ainsworth?

The road trip is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?

New Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Hobart and 1.7 miles from Ainsworth.

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

The direct path is about 3.1 miles (5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.45 one way or $0.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hobart and Mostly Sunny near Ainsworth.

Stop Ideas Near New Chicago

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

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

BUS

Gary, IN

7 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

Dyer station

21 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

25 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

33 mi away
18015 Park Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hobart and Ainsworth. Straight-line distance: 3.08 mi (4.95 km).

Hobart

#1 Hobart

City in Lake County, Indiana, United States of America

Population27,913
Coordinates41.5322600, -87.2550400
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ainsworth

Ainsworth is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.4878100, -87.2586500
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Hobart (-87.25504, 41.53226)
End: Ainsworth (-87.25865, 41.48781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.12 gal
0.46 L · about $0.45
Round trip
$0.91
0.24 gal · 0.92 L
Estimated CO2
1.1 kg one way
Round trip: 2.1 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.45 $0.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.51 $1.02
Premium $4.65 $0.56 $1.12
Diesel $5.30 $0.64 $1.27

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hobart and Ainsworth. The current time is 15:50:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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