Origin
Merrillville, IN
Late night in Merrillville on Friday
Local time
1:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Merrillville, IN to Creston, IN
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
37m
Distance
15.6 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 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Merrillville, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Merrillville, IN to Creston, IN covers 15.6 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broadway, Grant Street, West 153rd Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.9 miles on Broadway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 15.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broadway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 0.2 miles in near SR 53 / Broadway.
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 37m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 53 / Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (West 113th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (US 231 / East Joliet Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 53 / Broadway
At end of road, turn left onto SR 53 / Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
West 113th Avenue
Turn right onto West 113th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
5.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 231 / East Joliet Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 231 / East Joliet Street
Navigation decision point
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
SR 55 / South Indiana Avenue
Turn left onto SR 55 / South Indiana Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Morse Street
At end of road, turn left onto Morse Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | 4.9 mi | 9m |
| Grant Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| West 153rd Avenue | 3.5 mi | 13m |
| South Indiana Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West 113th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 155th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Joliet Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Morse Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Broadway
— 4.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrillville, IN and Creston, IN.
1
Start on Indian Trail
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Indian Trail
2
At end of road, turn left onto SR 53
4.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto West 113th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 113th Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 231
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Joliet Street
5
Turn left onto SR 55
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Indiana Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on SR 55
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Grant Street
7
Turn right onto West 153rd Avenue
3.5 mi
·
13 min
·
West 153rd Avenue
8
At end of road, turn left onto Morse Street
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
Morse Street
9
Turn right onto West 155th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 155th Avenue
10
Turn right onto Cline Avenue
193 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cline Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Cline Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.44 one way
$4.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 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 | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
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
Late night in Creston on Friday
Local time
1:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
18 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
37m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Merrillville, IN to Creston, IN covers 15.6 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broadway, Grant Street, West 153rd Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 miles from Merrillville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 53 / Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (West 113th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (US 231 / East Joliet Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Merrillville, IN to Creston, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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