Kenosha to Merrillville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

80.2 miles 129 km · straight line
100.2 miles estimated 161.3 km · driving distance
2h 1min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
162° SSE bearing direction

How far is Kenosha from Merrillville?

The distance from Kenosha to Merrillville is 80.2 miles (129 km) as the crow flies. Merrillville is located SSE of Kenosha. By car, the driving distance is approximately 100.2 miles, taking about 2h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Kenosha in Wisconsin and Merrillville in Indiana.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kenosha and Merrillville. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Kenosha to Merrillville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 1min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 25min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 55min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kenosha & Merrillville

Quick Facts

Kenosha
42.58°N, 87.82°W
America/Chicago
184m elevation
Merrillville
41.48°N, 87.33°W
America/Chicago
200m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 310.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients