How far is Merrillville, IN from Hobart, IN?
The driving distance from Merrillville, IN to Hobart, IN is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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 18m.
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.
Town in Lake County, Indiana, U.
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 Merrillville and Hobart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrillville and Hobart.
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Start on Indian Trail
1156 ft · 53 sec · Indian Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway
1.6 mi · 4 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto East 61st Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · East 61st Avenue
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Continue on West 61st Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · West 61st Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 61st Avenue
25 m · 2 sec · West 61st Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West 61st Avenue
2545 ft · 1 min · West 61st Avenue
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Turn left onto South Lake Park Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Lake Park Avenue
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Continue on East 10th Street
1848 ft · 45 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Street
2174 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Street
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Continue on Main Street
1815 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merrillville and Hobart.
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 61st Avenue
Continue on West 61st Avenue
2.46 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 Merrillville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hobart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merrillville to Hobart?
The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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 3.9 miles from Merrillville and 3.9 miles from Hobart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.04 one way or $2.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Merrillville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hobart.
Stop Ideas Near New Chicago
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 New Chicago.
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Dyer station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merrillville and Hobart. Straight-line distance: 5.28 mi (8.5 km).
#1 Merrillville
Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana
| Population | 34,916 |
| Coordinates | 41.4828100, -87.3328100 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hobart
City in Lake County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 27,913 |
| Coordinates | 41.5322600, -87.2550400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hobart (-87.25504, 41.53226)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.04 | $2.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.20 | $2.41 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $1.35 | $2.69 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
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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