Merrillville, IN Road Trips
Merrillville, IN serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 7 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 114 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Merrillville, IN spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
265.1 mi
Evansville, IN
Quickest Drive
11m
Ainsworth, IN
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Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Merrillville, IN
Merrillville, IN to Evansville, IN
Merrillville, IN to Richmond, IN
Merrillville, IN to Fishers, IN
Merrillville, IN to Noblesville, IN
Merrillville, IN to Portage, IN
Merrillville, IN to Gary, IN
Merrillville, IN to Ainsworth, IN
Driving from Merrillville, IN
On average, trips departing from Merrillville, IN run 114 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 18m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 265 miles (5h 38m), while the shortest is just 6 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Merrillville, IN most often head toward Evansville, IN (265.1 mi, 5h 38m), Richmond, IN (212.5 mi, 4h 1m), Fishers, IN (147.5 mi, 2h 46m), Noblesville, IN (140.2 mi, 2h 46m), and Portage, IN (14 mi, 26m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 114-mile drive from Merrillville, IN, expect to burn about 4.5 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Merrillville, IN and 0 routes heading into Merrillville, IN, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 6 to 265 miles.
The longest mapped route from Merrillville, IN covers 265 miles and takes approximately 5h 38m. Shorter options start at just 6 miles.
The average route from Merrillville, IN runs about 114 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 18m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Merrillville, IN include Evansville, IN, Richmond, IN, Fishers, IN and Noblesville, IN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Merrillville, IN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
36,343
Median Income
$64,791
Median Home Value
$194,000
Median Age
41.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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