Origin
Hobart, IN
Morning in Hobart on Tuesday
Local time
8:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hobart, IN to Crown Point, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
14.3 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hobart, IN
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Crown Point, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition within Northwest Indiana, the 14.3-mile trip from Hobart to Crown Point is an efficient way to navigate the region. Expect a drive time of about 26 minutes, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. You will spend your time navigating local surface streets, primarily utilizing the Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, West 61st Avenue, and East Joliet Street. With a fuel cost of just $2, this commute is incredibly budget-friendly for any traveler. Since both cities are located in the Midwest, the trip maintains a familiar local atmosphere throughout. It is a straightforward, practical route that requires no overnight stops, allowing you maximum flexibility for your daily schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| West 61st Avenue | 3 mi | 7m |
| East Joliet Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Lake Park Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 109th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West 113th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
— 5.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobart, IN and Crown Point, IN.
1
Start on SR 51 Truck
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on SR 51
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Street
3
Turn right onto SR 51
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
East 10th Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn straight onto SR 51
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lake Park Avenue
5
Turn right onto West 61st Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 61st Avenue
6
Enter roundabout onto West 61st Avenue
81 ft
·
2 sec
·
West 61st Avenue
7
Continue on West 61st Avenue
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
West 61st Avenue
8
Turn right onto East 61st Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
East 61st Avenue
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
10
Merge onto I 65
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 249
Toward 109th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
this road
Exit 249
Toward 109th Avenue
13
Continue on East 109th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 109th Avenue
14
Turn left onto SR 53
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Broadway
15
Turn right onto West 113th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 113th Avenue
16
At end of road, turn right onto US 231
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Joliet Street
17
Turn right onto US 231; SR 55
399 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Main Street
18
Turn left onto US 231; SR 55
295 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Clark Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto US 231; SR 55
334 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Court Street
20
Arrive at destination
US 231; SR 55
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 14.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 51 / East 10th Street
Turn right onto SR 51 / East 10th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
West 61st Avenue
Enter roundabout onto West 61st Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
5.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
Navigation decision point
Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
7
10.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward 109th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 249
Toward 109th Avenue
6
14.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 231; SR 55 / West Clark Street
Turn left onto US 231; SR 55 / West Clark Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.24 one way
$4.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.45 | $4.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 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 | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
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
Crown Point, IN
Morning in Crown Point on Tuesday
Local time
8:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
7 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
26m 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 14.3-mile journey is defined by a turn-heavy, local profile that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, the route features zero percent highway share, meaning you will be navigating surface roads for the entirety of the 26-minute duration. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, which spans 5.5 miles. Be prepared for a change in pace as you transition between these local corridors, as the driving environment shifts from wider arterial roads to more localized street navigation. It is a functional, hands-on drive that rewards drivers who prefer staying alert on suburban roads rather than cruising on high-speed expressways.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on Casimir Pulaski Memorial 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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near SR 51 / East 10th 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 14.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.8 miles (SR 51 / East 10th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (West 61st Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Hobart, IN
Full guide →Hobart is a city of 29,059 (2020) in Lake County, Indiana.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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 5.5 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial 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 0.8 miles (SR 51 / East 10th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (West 61st Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.1 miles: 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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