How far is Hobart, IN from Munster, IN?
The driving distance from Hobart, IN to Munster, IN is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hobart and Munster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobart and Munster.
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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 left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago
618 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
9.9 mi · 13 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Munster
1047 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Calumet Avenue South
1187 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Calumet Avenue South
898 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Calumet Avenue
2932 ft · 1 min · Calumet Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadmoor Avenue
1021 ft · 34 sec · Broadmoor Avenue
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Turn left onto Monroe Avenue
740 ft · 33 sec · Monroe Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hobart and Munster.
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.
Borman Expressway
Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
9.88 mi · 00h 13m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Munster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hobart to Munster?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 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?
Gary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Hobart and 8 miles from Munster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.24 one way or $4.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hobart and Showers And Thunderstorms near Munster.
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 Munster. Straight-line distance: 13.5 mi (21.73 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 Munster
Town in the U.
| Population | 22,483 |
| Coordinates | 41.5644800, -87.5125400 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monroe Avenue (-87.512711, 41.56448)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.58 | $5.17 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $2.89 | $5.79 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
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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