How far is Hobart, IN from East Chicago, IN?
The driving distance from Hobart, IN to East Chicago, IN is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hobart and East Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobart and East Chicago.
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Start on Main Street
1099 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto East Old Ridge Road
1371 ft · 38 sec · East Old Ridge Road
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Turn right onto North Lake Park Avenue
2 mi · 5 min · North Lake Park Avenue
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Continue on Grand Boulevard
2042 ft · 1 min · Grand Boulevard
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 West, I 94 West
3057 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65 North: Gary Toll Road
2046 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on East 4th Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · East 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 Hobart 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.
East 4th Avenue
Continue on East 4th Avenue
3.72 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hobart and Rain Showers near East Chicago.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hobart to East Chicago?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 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?
Gary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Hobart and 9.3 miles from East Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.32 one way or $4.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hobart and Rain Showers near East Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Gary
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 Gary.
Gary, IN
Hammond–Whiting station
Dyer station
Homewood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hobart and East Chicago. Straight-line distance: 12.69 mi (20.43 km).
#1 Hobart
City in Lake County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 27,913 |
| Coordinates | 41.5322600, -87.2550400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.86 | $2.32 | $4.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
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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