Drive Time
26m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
The drive from Hobart, IN to Crown Point, IN covers 14.3 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, West 61st Avenue, East Joliet Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.5 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
7.1 miles from Hobart, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 14.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 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.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.9 miles (West 61st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto SR 51 / East 10th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto West 61st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward 109th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto US 231 / East Joliet Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 231; SR 55 / West Clark Street
Lane positioning matters here
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Hobart, IN and Crown Point, IN.
Start on SR 51 Truck
Continue on SR 51
Turn right onto SR 51
Turn straight onto SR 51
Turn right onto West 61st Avenue
Enter roundabout onto West 61st Avenue
Continue on West 61st Avenue
Turn right onto East 61st Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 65
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Continue on East 109th Avenue
Turn left onto SR 53
Turn right onto West 113th Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 231
Turn right onto US 231; SR 55
Turn left onto US 231; SR 55
Turn left onto US 231; SR 55
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14.3 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.1 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crown Point, IN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hobart, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hobart, IN
This is one driving day of about 14.3 miles and 26m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.1 mi from Hobart, IN · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 14.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 7.1 miles from Hobart, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Crown Point, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Crown Point, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $2.39 | $4.79 |
| premium | $4.80 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Hobart on Saturday
Local time
4:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Crown Point on Saturday
Local time
4:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
46°F
Chicago, IL
7 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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