Merrillville to New Lenox: Road Trip Guide & Distance

32.8 miles 52.8 km · straight line
42.6 miles estimated 68.6 km · driving distance
51min estimated drive time
$4 - $5 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
274° W bearing direction

How far is Merrillville from New Lenox?

The distance from Merrillville to New Lenox is 32.8 miles (52.8 km) as the crow flies. New Lenox is located W of Merrillville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 42.6 miles, taking about 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States — Merrillville in Indiana and New Lenox in Illinois.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Merrillville and New Lenox. 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 Merrillville to New Lenox

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 51min $4 - $5 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Merrillville & New Lenox

Quick Facts

Merrillville
41.48°N, 87.33°W
America/Chicago
200m elevation
New Lenox
41.51°N, 87.97°W
America/Chicago
204m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 11 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 759 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients