Origin
Schererville, IN
Morning in Schererville on Sunday
Local time
6:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Schererville, IN to Hobart, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 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 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
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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Hobart, IN
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Trip Overview
This brief 15.3-mile drive from Schererville, IN to Hobart, IN takes approximately 27 minutes, making it an ideal local excursion. With no highway miles, expect a straightforward, turn-heavy local experience. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $2, reflecting the short distance. This route is perfect for a single day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll remain within the Midwest region, staying entirely within Indiana for this short hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 81st Avenue | 4 mi | 6m |
| West Lincoln Highway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Grand Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| West 81st Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Lake Park Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Joliet Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 77th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.4 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 Hobart, 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
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Boulevard
10
Continue on SR 51
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lake Park Avenue
11
Continue on SR 51
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
East 10th Street
12
Turn left onto SR 51
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Street
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on SR 51
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
SR 51 Truck
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.6 — 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
6
14.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
SR 51 / Lincoln Street
Turn left onto SR 51 / Lincoln Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.39 one way
$4.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 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 | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
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
Hobart, IN
Morning in Hobart on Sunday
Local time
6:39 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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?
The personality of this drive is distinctly local, with a 0% highway share. It's a route characterized by frequent turns, so keep your attention sharp. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4 miles along East 81st Avenue. As you transition from Schererville to Hobart, the road will feel like a continuous local journey rather than a journey with distinct segments.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 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 27m drive. You will face about 5 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.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 27m. Total distance: 15.3 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.
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 Hobart, 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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