Origin
Schererville, IN
Morning in Schererville on Tuesday
Local time
7:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Schererville, IN to Creston, 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
27m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Schererville, IN
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Trip Overview
Schererville to Creston is 13.1 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Wicker Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Indiana, making it a simple, direct connection between two points in the Midwest. Given its brief duration and local road nature, this drive is best suited for a quick, no-fuss trip. You'll be navigating primarily through community roads, so expect typical traffic patterns for a suburban area. Plan for a straightforward journey with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wicker Avenue | 10 mi | 16m |
| West 157th Avenue | 1 mi | 3m |
| West 77th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 156th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 156th Place | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West 155th Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Truman Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Parrish Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Wicker Avenue
— 10 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schererville, IN and Creston, IN.
1
Start on Anna Street
32 ft
·
3 sec
·
Anna Street
2
Turn right onto West 77th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West 77th Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 41
10 mi
·
16 min
·
Wicker Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto West 157th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West 157th Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
At end of road, turn left onto Parrish Avenue
328 ft
·
11 sec
·
Parrish Avenue
6
Turn right onto 156th Place
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
156th Place
7
Turn right onto 156th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
156th Avenue
8
At end of road, turn left onto Truman Street
353 ft
·
17 sec
·
Truman Street
9
Turn right onto West 155th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 155th Avenue
10
Turn left onto Cline Avenue
193 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cline Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Cline Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 77th Avenue
Turn right onto West 77th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 41 / Wicker Avenue
Turn left onto US 41 / Wicker Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
10.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
West 157th Avenue
Turn left onto West 157th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Parrish Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Parrish Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
13.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Cline Avenue
Turn left onto Cline Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.05 one way
$4.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
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
Creston, IN
Morning in Creston on Tuesday
Local time
7:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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 drive is characterized by frequent turns, giving it a dynamic, local feel rather than a high-speed transit experience. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire 13.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10 miles along Wicker Avenue. As you progress, you'll transition between West 157th Avenue and West 77th Avenue, indicating a journey through various neighborhoods and local thoroughfares. Be prepared for a hands-on driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on Wicker 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 early in the drive near West 77th 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 27m drive. You will face about 9 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 0.8 miles (US 41 / Wicker Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (West 157th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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 10 miles on Wicker 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 0.8 miles (US 41 / Wicker Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (West 157th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Creston, 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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