Origin
Kingsford Heights, IN
Afternoon in Kingsford Heights on Sunday
Local time
12:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingsford Heights, IN to Lake Park, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingsford Heights, IN
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Lake Park, IN
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Trip Overview
Kingsford Heights, IN to Lake Park, IN is 20.6 miles and takes about 34 minutes via East Lincolnway, US 35, and US 6, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Indiana, making it a straightforward local trip. It offers a mixed drive experience, not a full day's adventure but a practical connection between two points. You'll find this route to be a convenient way to cover a small distance without significant time commitment, ideal for a quick errand or a simple transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Lincolnway | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| US 35 | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| US 6 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| US 20 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| East Chicago Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Scott Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Meadowbrook Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Kingsbury Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Lincolnway
— 7.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsford Heights, IN and Lake Park, IN.
1
Start on Meadowbrook Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Meadowbrook Boulevard
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 35
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 6; US 35
3
Turn slight right onto US 35
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
US 35
4
Turn slight right onto Kingsbury Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kingsbury Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto SR 4
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Monroe Street
6
Turn right onto Scott Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Scott Street
7
Turn slight right onto SR 2
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
East Lincolnway
Use the straight lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto US 20
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 20
9
Continue on US 20
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 20
10
Turn left onto North Emery Road
436 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Emery Road
11
Turn right onto East Chicago Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Chicago Road
12
Arrive at destination
East Chicago Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 17.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 6; US 35
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 35
Navigation decision point
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
SR 4 / Monroe Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 4 / Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
3
9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Scott Street
Turn right onto Scott Street
Navigation decision point
4
10 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
SR 2 / East Lincolnway
Turn slight right onto SR 2 / East Lincolnway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
17.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 20
Enter roundabout onto US 20
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Lake Park, IN
Afternoon in Lake Park on Sunday
Local time
12:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
3 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
34m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as a 'Mixed drive,' with 48% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on East Lincolnway, US 35, and US 6. The longest continuous segment you'll navigate is about 7.5 miles on East Lincolnway. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving interspersed with more local road conditions as you progress. This variation means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate crawl; rather, you'll experience a dynamic shift in road types during this brief journey.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 mi on East Lincolnway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 6; US 35.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 6; US 35): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (SR 4 / Monroe Street): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (Scott Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.5 miles on East Lincolnway. 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: at 0.6 miles (US 6; US 35): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (SR 4 / Monroe Street): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (Scott Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lake Park, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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