How far is Merrillville, IN from Creston, IN?
The driving distance from Merrillville, IN to Creston, IN is about 15.5 miles (25 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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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 Merrillville and Creston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrillville and Creston.
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Start on Indian Trail
1156 ft · 56 sec · Indian Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway
4.9 mi · 9 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 113th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · West 113th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Joliet Street
2139 ft · 1 min · East Joliet Street
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Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Indiana Avenue
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Continue on Grant Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · Grant Street
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Turn right onto West 153rd Avenue
3.5 mi · 13 min · West 153rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Morse Street
1314 ft · 60 sec · Morse Street
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Turn right onto West 155th Avenue
2656 ft · 2 min · West 155th Avenue
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Turn right onto Cline Avenue
59 m · 8 sec · Cline Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cline Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merrillville and Creston.
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.
Broadway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway
4.91 mi · 00h 09m
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 Merrillville and Mostly Sunny near Creston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merrillville to Creston?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (25 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 7.8 miles from Merrillville and 7.8 miles from Creston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Merrillville and Mostly Sunny near Creston.
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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merrillville and Creston. Straight-line distance: 11.25 mi (18.1 km).
#1 Merrillville
Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana
| Population | 34,916 |
| Coordinates | 41.4828100, -87.3328100 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Creston
Creston is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3378100, -87.4314200 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Creston (-87.43142, 41.33781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $3.77 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.92 | $5.83 |
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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