How far is Schererville, IN from Hawthorne Hills, IN?

The driving distance from Schererville, IN to Hawthorne Hills, IN is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.23 mi
00h 23m
Flight
7.01 mi
11.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.01 mi
Kilometers
11.28 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.23 mi
Kilometers
18.07 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hawthorne Hills
Sat, Nov 7, 2:54 AM CST
Return by in Schererville
Sat, Nov 7, 3:18 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schererville
2026-11-07T02:31
Arrive Hawthorne Hills
Sat, Nov 7, 2:54 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:42 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Schererville
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Merrillville
IN

Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana

From Schererville
5.6 mi
00h 11m
To Hawthorne Hills
5.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Schererville and Hawthorne Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Schererville and Hawthorne Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Anna Street

    10 m · 7 sec · Anna Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 77th Avenue

    2250 ft · 1 min · West 77th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Austin Avenue

    2014 ft · 1 min · Austin Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Lincoln Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Joliet Street

    2757 ft · 49 sec · Joliet Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on West 81st Avenue

    2028 ft · 43 sec · West 81st Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Taft Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Taft Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Clark Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Clark Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Court Street

    116 m · 14 sec · North Court Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Joliet Street

    91 m · 8 sec · West Joliet Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Franciscan Drive

    1336 ft · 59 sec · West Franciscan Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on 121st Avenue

    728 ft · 37 sec · 121st Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cedar Lake Road

    1888 ft · 1 min · Cedar Lake Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 123rd Place

    1029 ft · 45 sec · West 123rd Place

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 123rd Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Schererville and Hawthorne Hills.

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
160.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Lincoln Highway
3.45 mi · 31%
Main Street
2.18 mi · 19%
Taft Street
1.49 mi · 13%
South Main Street
1.27 mi · 11%
Joliet Street
0.52 mi · 5%
West 77th Avenue
0.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West Lincoln Highway

Turn right onto West Lincoln Highway

2.36 mi · 00h 04m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merrillville
00h 11m from Schererville
Leave By
7:42 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Schererville and Mostly Sunny near Hawthorne Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Schererville to Hawthorne Hills?

The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Merrillville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Schererville and 5.6 miles from Hawthorne Hills.

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

The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.49 one way or $2.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Schererville and Mostly Sunny near Hawthorne Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Merrillville

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

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

BUS

Gary, IN

14 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

Dyer station

16 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

28 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

29 mi away
18015 Park Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schererville and Hawthorne Hills. Straight-line distance: 7.01 mi (11.28 km).

Schererville

#1 Schererville

Town in northwest Indiana, USA

Population28,593
Coordinates41.4789200, -87.4547600
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hawthorne Hills

Hawthorne Hills is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.3947600, -87.3792000
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Schererville (-87.45476, 41.47892)
End: Hawthorne Hills (-87.3792, 41.39476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.5 L · about $1.49
Round trip
$2.97
0.8 gal · 3 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $1.49 $2.97
Mid-grade $4.32 $1.73 $3.46
Premium $4.85 $1.94 $3.88
Diesel $6.71 $2.68 $5.37

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Schererville and Hawthorne Hills. The current time is 02:31:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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