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Trip from Westfield, IN to Schererville, IN

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Drive Time

2h 45m

Distance

139.8 mi

225 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 35m ★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Hamilton County, Indiana, USA

Westfield, IN

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town in northwest Indiana, USA

Schererville, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Westfield, IN to Schererville, IN covers 139.8 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, West Base Line Road, West 176th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 112.9 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.86 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

69.9 miles from Westfield, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 45m highway drive covering 139.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and West Base Line Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 112.9 miles on I 65.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 112.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and West Base Line Road. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near SR 32 / West Main Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 139.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.3 miles (SR 32 / West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.4 miles (SR 32 / West Base Line Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 132 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 32 / West Main Street

Enter roundabout onto SR 32 / West Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
8.4 mi into trip | ~12m in | SR 32 / West Base Line Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 32 / West Base Line Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

8
132 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in

Take the exit toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 253 Toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso
9
132.3 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso, VA Clinic

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso,...
6
132.4 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in

Turn left toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Westfield, IN and Schererville, IN, road signs point toward Hobart, Valparaiso and Va Clinic.

Hobart

132 mi in | ~2h 31m

Valparaiso

132 mi in | ~2h 31m

Va Clinic

132.3 mi in | ~2h 31m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 112.9 mi 2h 1m
West Base Line Road 12.1 mi 18m
West 176th Street 4.3 mi 6m
West Lincoln Highway 3.4 mi 5m
West 81st Avenue 1.9 mi 3m
IN-32 1 mi 1m
East 81st Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Joliet Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 112.9 mi, about 2h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westfield, IN and Schererville, IN.

1

Start on SR 32

0.3 mi · 26 sec · East Main Street
2

Enter roundabout onto SR 32

114 ft · 2 sec · West Main Street
3

Continue on SR 32

0.5 mi · 47 sec · West Main Street
4

Continue on SR 32

1.0 mi · 1 min · IN-32
5

Continue on SR 32

4.3 mi · 6 min · West 176th Street
6

Continue on SR 32

2.3 mi · 3 min · West Base Line Road
7

Enter roundabout onto SR 32

145 ft · 2 sec · West Base Line Road
8

Continue on SR 32

9.8 mi · 15 min · West Base Line Road
9

Turn left onto SR 39

0.3 mi · 49 sec · South Lebanon Street
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec
11

Merge onto I 65; US 52

2.5 mi · 2 min · I 65; US 52
12

Take the exit onto US 52

0.2 mi · 15 sec · US 52
Exit 141 Toward US 52 West
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 9 sec
14

Merge onto I 65

110 mi · 1 hr 59 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 253 Toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

452 ft · 14 sec
Toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso, VA Clinic Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17

Turn left

107 ft · 3 sec
Toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso
18

Turn left onto US 30

0.7 mi · 1 min · East 81st Avenue
19

Continue on US 30

1.9 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Continue on US 30

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Lincoln Highway
21

Continue on US 30

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Joliet Street
22

Continue on US 30

2.4 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Highway
23

Turn left onto Austin Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Austin Avenue
24

Turn right onto West 77th Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 77th Avenue
25

Turn right onto Anna Street

32 ft · 1 sec · Anna Street
26

Arrive at destination

Anna Street

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.9 miles from Westfield, IN, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.9 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 69.9 miles or 1h 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Schererville, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Westfield, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Westfield, IN

This is one driving day of about 139.8 miles and 2h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Westfield, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 112.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69.9 mi from Westfield, IN · 1h 24m into the drive

Downtown Orland Park, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orland Park, IL

70 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Orland Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orland Park, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.9 miles from Westfield, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 112.9 miles.

Arriving in Schererville, IN

The final approach into Schererville, 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 Schererville, IN.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.86 one way

$43.71 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $24.00 $47.99
premium $4.89 $26.90 $53.81
diesel $5.61 $30.87 $61.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.9 0 $14.68 $6.71
Efficient EV 35 0 $12.23 $5.59
EV Truck/SUV 55.9 0 $19.57 $8.95

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Westfield, IN

Afternoon in Westfield on Tuesday

Local time

3:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Schererville, IN

Afternoon in Schererville on Tuesday

Local time

2:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

9 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

2h 45m 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 Westfield, IN to Schererville, IN covers 139.8 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, West Base Line Road, West 176th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.9 miles from Westfield, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.86 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 139.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (SR 32 / West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.4 miles (SR 32 / West Base Line Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 132 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Westfield, IN and Schererville, IN, road signs point toward Hobart, Valparaiso and Va Clinic.

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