How far is Westfield, IN from East Chicago, IN?
The driving distance from Westfield, IN to East Chicago, IN is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westfield and East Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westfield and East Chicago.
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Start on East Main Street
1394 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
35 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
2551 ft · 47 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on IN-32
1.6 km · 2 min · IN-32
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Continue on West 176th Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · West 176th Street
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Continue on West Base Line Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Base Line Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421
44 m · 2 sec · West Base Line Road
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Exit the rotary onto West Base Line Road
9.8 mi · 15 min · West Base Line Road
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Turn left onto South Lebanon Street
1594 ft · 49 sec · South Lebanon Street
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Take the ramp right
896 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
120.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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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 Westfield and East Chicago.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 52 West
Merge slight left
120 mi · 02h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Westfield 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 Westfield to East Chicago?
The road trip is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wolcott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Westfield and 75.2 miles from East Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.51 one way or $41.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Westfield and East Chicago, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Westfield and Rain Showers near East Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Wolcott
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 Wolcott.
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westfield and East Chicago. Straight-line distance: 130.3 mi (209.7 km).
#1 Westfield
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
| Population | 46,145 |
| Coordinates | 40.0428200, -86.1274900 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| 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 Chicago (-87.45476, 41.6392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.51 | $41.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $23.66 | $47.31 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $26.49 | $52.97 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $35.16 | $70.32 |
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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