Origin
Ainsworth, IN
Late night in Ainsworth on Sunday
Local time
2:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ainsworth, IN to Crown Point, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.5 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This short, 10.5-mile drive between Ainsworth and Crown Point, Indiana, is easily manageable in just 19 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day trip. You'll navigate local roads for the entirety of the journey, with no highway driving involved. Budget around $2 for fuel, as this is a very brief excursion. The route is characterized by frequent turns, so plan to stay alert. Given its short distance and duration, it's an ideal option for a quick local excursion within the Midwest region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 81st Avenue | 4 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| West 81st Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Taft Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Grand Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Clark Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Court Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East 81st Avenue
— 4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ainsworth, IN and Crown Point, IN.
1
Start on SR 51
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Boulevard
2
Turn right onto US 30
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East 81st Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 81st Avenue
4
Continue on US 30
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West 81st Avenue
5
Turn left onto SR 55
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Taft Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on SR 55
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
7
Turn right onto US 231; SR 55
295 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Clark Street
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto US 231; SR 55
334 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Court Street
9
Arrive at destination
US 231; SR 55
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 10.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 30 / East 81st Avenue
Turn right onto US 30 / East 81st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
SR 55 / Taft Street
Turn left onto SR 55 / Taft Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 231; SR 55 / West Clark Street
Turn right onto US 231; SR 55 / West Clark Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
10.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 231; SR 55 / North Court Street
Turn left onto US 231; SR 55 / North Court Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.64 one way
$3.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Crown Point, IN
Late night in Crown Point on Sunday
Local time
2:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the full 10.5 miles between Ainsworth and Crown Point. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is about 4 miles on East 81st Avenue. This route is primarily composed of local roads like East 81st Avenue, Main Street, and West 81st Avenue, offering a consistent feel of navigating through established communities rather than open highways.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on East 81st Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near US 30 / East 81st Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 30 / East 81st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (SR 55 / Taft Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (US 231; SR 55 / West Clark Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on East 81st Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 30 / East 81st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (SR 55 / Taft Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (US 231; SR 55 / West Clark Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Crown Point, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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