Origin
Lake Park, IN
Late night in Lake Park on Sunday
Local time
3:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Park, IN to Trail Creek, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Park, IN
SERHAT TUĞ
Trail Creek, IN
Istvan Gerenyi
Trip Overview
Lake Park, IN to Trail Creek, IN is 18.1 miles and takes about 28 minutes via US 20, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it an easy choice for a quick transit or an add-on to a longer journey. You'll find the route is quite direct, so it’s ideal if you’re looking for efficiency rather than extensive sightseeing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 20 | 14.5 mi | 20m |
| East Michigan Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Chicago Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Johnson Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Whipporwill Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Emery Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 20
— 14.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Park, IN and Trail Creek, IN.
1
Start on East Chicago Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Chicago Road
2
Turn left onto North Emery Road
436 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Emery Road
3
Turn right onto US 20
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 20
4
Enter roundabout onto US 20
50 ft
·
0 sec
·
US 20
Toward US 20 West: Michigan City
5
Continue on US 20
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US 20
Toward US 20 West: Michigan City
6
Turn straight onto US 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 20
7
Continue on East Michigan Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Michigan Boulevard
8
Turn sharp left onto Johnson Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnson Road
9
Turn right onto Whipporwill Avenue
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Whipporwill Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
Whipporwill Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 17.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North Emery Road
Turn left onto North Emery Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 20
Turn right onto US 20
Navigation decision point
5
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 20
Enter roundabout onto US 20 toward US 20 West: Michigan City
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 20 West: Michigan City
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Johnson Road
Turn sharp left onto Johnson Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
17.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Whipporwill Avenue
Turn right onto Whipporwill Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Trail Creek, IN
Late night in Trail Creek on Sunday
Local time
3:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
17 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
28m 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 primarily highway-focused, with 80% of the route utilizing major roads like US 20, East Michigan Boulevard, and East Chicago Road. You can expect a fairly continuous experience on these faster routes, with the longest uninterrupted stretch measuring 14.5 miles on US 20. The character of the drive leans towards efficient travel, minimizing time spent on slower local roads. It’s designed for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on US 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 20 and East Michigan Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near North Emery Road.
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 28m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (North Emery Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 20): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (US 20): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on US 20. 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 1.1 miles (North Emery Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 20): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (US 20): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 Trail Creek, 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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