Origin
Schererville, IN
Late night in Schererville on Tuesday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Schererville, IN to Ainsworth, 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
20m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 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 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
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, 11.9-mile drive from Schererville, IN to Ainsworth, IN will take you about 20 minutes to complete. Since there's no highway driving, it's a straightforward local trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $2, this is a very budget-friendly excursion, perfect for a quick day trip. You won't need an overnight stay for this particular route. The journey stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar drive through Indiana.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 81st Avenue | 4 mi | 6m |
| West Lincoln Highway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| West 81st Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Grand Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Joliet Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 77th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Austin Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Anna Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East 81st Avenue
— 4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schererville, IN and Ainsworth, IN.
1
Start on Anna Street
32 ft
·
6 sec
·
Anna Street
2
Turn left onto West 77th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 77th Avenue
3
Turn left onto Austin Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Austin Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 30
2.4 mi
·
3 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
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West 81st Avenue
8
Continue on US 30
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
East 81st Avenue
9
Turn left onto SR 51
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Boulevard
10
Arrive at destination
SR 51
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 77th Avenue
Turn left onto West 77th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Austin Avenue
Turn left onto Austin Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 30 / West Lincoln Highway
Turn right onto US 30 / West Lincoln Highway
Navigation decision point
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
SR 51 / Grand Boulevard
Turn left onto SR 51 / Grand Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.86 one way
$3.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 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 | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
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
Ainsworth, IN
Late night in Ainsworth on Tuesday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
4 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
20m 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 this 11.9-mile journey, with a 0% highway share. The roads you'll be navigating include East 81st Avenue, West Lincoln Highway, and West 81st Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4 miles on East 81st Avenue. This route feels like a typical local commute, with frequent turns and changes in road direction rather than long, open stretches.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 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?
3/10
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 early in the drive near West 77th Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m 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: near the start (West 77th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Austin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 30 / West Lincoln Highway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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: near the start (West 77th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Austin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 30 / West Lincoln Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ainsworth, 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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