Origin
Furnessville, IN
Morning in Furnessville on Sunday
Local time
9:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Furnessville, IN to Ogden Dunes, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Furnessville, IN
Tom Fisk
Ogden Dunes, IN
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Trip Overview
Furnessville, IN to Ogden Dunes, IN is 10.7 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Dunes Highway and US 20, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest and the state of Indiana, making it a convenient local excursion. Given its brief duration, it's perfect for a spontaneous outing or as a quick leg on a larger Indiana road trip. You'll experience a mixed drive profile, so don't expect constant high speeds, but rather a blend of road types.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dunes Highway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| US 20 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| West Oak Hill Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Hillcrest Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 310 East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Furness Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dunes Highway
— 4.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Furnessville, IN and Ogden Dunes, IN.
1
Start on East Furness Road
63 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Furness Road
2
Turn left onto 310 East
177 ft
·
13 sec
·
310 East
3
Turn left onto US 20
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US 20
4
Turn slight right onto West Oak Hill Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Oak Hill Road
5
Turn straight onto US 12
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Dunes Highway
6
Turn slight right
125 ft
·
5 sec
7
Turn slight right onto Hillcrest Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillcrest Road
8
Arrive at destination
Hillcrest Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster around mile 0 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
310 East
Turn left onto 310 East
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 20
Turn left onto US 20
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.67 one way
$3.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.84 | $3.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Ogden Dunes, IN
Morning in Ogden Dunes on Sunday
Local time
9:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
WNW 15 to 20 mph
33% chance
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
10 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
18m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive, with 36% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Dunes Highway, US 20, and West Oak Hill Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 4.6 miles on Dunes Highway, offering a good segment of consistent driving. The road will likely shift in character as you transition between these different thoroughfares, moving from potentially faster highway sections to more local road segments.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on Dunes Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 310 East.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Furnessville, IN to Ogden Dunes, IN is easy. At 18m with 36% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (310 East): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 20): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on Dunes Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (310 East): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 20): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Indiana Dunes National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ogden Dunes, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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