Origin
Dyer, IN
Late night in Dyer on Sunday
Local time
2:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dyer, IN to Hawthorne Hills, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
14.6 mi
23 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dyer, IN
Mohd.Ashabul Haque Nannu
Hawthorne Hills, IN
Anthony Brown
Trip Overview
Dyer, IN to Hawthorne Hills, IN is 14.6 miles and takes about 29 minutes via West Lincoln Highway, Joliet Street, and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip primarily within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a local driving experience without much highway time, making it a quick and straightforward journey. It's ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour, easily completed within a few hours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Lincoln Highway | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Joliet Street | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Taft Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| West 81st Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Lake Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Franciscan Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Lincoln Highway
— 4.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dyer, IN and Hawthorne Hills, IN.
1
Start on Hart Street
233 ft
·
33 sec
·
Hart Street
2
Continue on Hart Street
264 ft
·
9 sec
·
Hart Street
3
Turn left onto US 30
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Joliet Street
4
Continue on US 30
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
West Lincoln Highway
5
Continue on US 30
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Joliet Street
6
Continue on US 30
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lincoln Highway
7
Continue on US 30
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
West 81st Avenue
8
Turn right onto SR 55
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Taft Street
9
Continue on SR 55
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto US 231; SR 55
295 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Clark Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto US 231; SR 55
380 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Court Street
12
Turn left onto US 231; SR 55
298 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Joliet Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto West Franciscan Drive
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Franciscan Drive
15
Continue on 121st Avenue
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
121st Avenue
16
Turn left onto Cedar Lake Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Lake Road
17
Turn right onto West 123rd Place
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
West 123rd Place
18
Arrive at destination
West 123rd Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 8.5 and 12.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
SR 55 / Taft Street
Turn right onto SR 55 / Taft Street
Navigation decision point
5
12.2 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
12.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 231; SR 55 / North Court Street
Turn left onto US 231; SR 55 / North Court Street
Navigation decision point
7
12.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 231; SR 55 / West Joliet Street
Turn left onto US 231; SR 55 / West Joliet Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
12.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.28 one way
$4.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.51 | $5.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Hawthorne Hills, IN
Late night in Hawthorne Hills on Sunday
Local time
2:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
29m 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?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating through town and local roads for the entire 14.6 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.9 miles along West Lincoln Highway. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed limits as you transition between different local streets like Joliet Street and Main Street. This is less about covering distance and more about navigating a series of interconnected local roadways.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on West Lincoln Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in near SR 55 / Taft Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (SR 55 / Taft Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (US 231; SR 55 / West Clark Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (US 231; SR 55 / North Court Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.9 miles on West Lincoln Highway. 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 8.5 miles (SR 55 / Taft Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (US 231; SR 55 / West Clark Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (US 231; SR 55 / North Court Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Indiana Dunes National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hawthorne Hills, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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