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Trip from Schererville, IN to Ainsworth, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 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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town in northwest Indiana, USA

Schererville, IN

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Downtown Ainsworth, IN, IN

Ainsworth, IN

cottonbro studio

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 4

4 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

$1.76 one way

$3.51 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $1.94 $3.88
premium $4.72 $2.21 $4.42
diesel $4.80 $2.25 $4.49

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 8, 2026

Origin

Schererville, IN

Late night in Schererville on Monday

Local time

2:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Sunny

SSW 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 8 at 11:39AM EDT until July 12 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 8 at 10:34AM CDT until July 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Destination

Ainsworth, IN

Late night in Ainsworth on Monday

Local time

2:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Sunny

SSW 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 8 at 11:39AM EDT until July 12 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 8 at 10:34AM CDT until July 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

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

20m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

703 ft 659 ft

Total Climb

64 ft

Total Descent

72 ft

Highest Point

703 ft

~10.2 mi in

Elevation Range

45 ft

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

The Region Cat Café

Cafe

Around the midpoint, right off the route

12min in 0.2 mi from route

Merrillville, IN

Visit website

Starbucks

Cafe

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Schererville, IN

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Grindhouse Cafe

Cafe

Near the start, short detour

2min in 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Griffith, IN

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Hours: Mo-Su 6:00-19:00

Visit website

Starbucks

Cafe

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Schererville, IN

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

14min in 0.1 mi from route

Merrillville, IN

Cuisine: mexican

Visit website

Honey Baked Ham

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

14min in 0.2 mi from route

Merrillville, IN

Cuisine: american

Visit website

Panera Bread

Fast_food

Around the midpoint, right off the route

12min in 0.2 mi from route

Merrillville, IN

Cuisine: sandwich;bakery

Hours: Mo-Th 06:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su...

Visit website

Qdoba

Fast_food

Around the midpoint, right off the route

12min in 0.2 mi from route

Merrillville, IN

Cuisine: mexican

Hours: Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su...

Visit website

#1 Chop Suey

Restaurant

Around the midpoint, right off the route

12min in 0.2 mi from route

Merrillville, IN

Cuisine: chinese

Hours: Mo 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su cl...

Visit website

Potbelly

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

14min in 0.1 mi from route

Merrillville, IN

Cuisine: sandwich

Rohrman Park

Park

Early in the drive, right off the route

5min in 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Forest Hill Park

Park

Around the midpoint, right off the route

12min in 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Rosenbaum Park

Park

Early in the drive, short detour

7min in 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Independence Park

Park

Early in the drive, short detour

7min in 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Playground

Park

Early in the drive, short detour

5min in 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Stefek Park

Park

Around the midpoint, short detour

12min in 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Lincoln Highway Ideal Section

Memorial

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Schererville, IN

Full guide →

Founded 1866

Arriving in Ainsworth, IN

Full guide →

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 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 with national parks nearby.

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 — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 — 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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