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Trip from Long Beach, IN to Lake Park, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

33m

Distance

20.1 mi

32 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Long Beach, IN, IN

Long Beach, IN

Wolfgang Weiser

Downtown Lake Park, IN, IN

Lake Park, IN

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Trip Overview

Long Beach, IN to Lake Park, IN is 20.1 miles and takes about 33m via US 20, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive within Indiana's Midwest region, ideal for a quick transit or an add-on to a larger trip. The route primarily uses US 20, a major highway that makes for efficient travel. With no planned stops and a duration under an hour, you can easily complete this journey without needing an overnight stay. Consider this for a simple hop between two points in the same state.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 20 14.6 mi 20m
North Karwick Road 2.1 mi 5m
East Michigan Boulevard 1.3 mi 1m
East Chicago Road 1.1 mi 2m
Warnke Road 0.4 mi 1m
Oriole Trail 0.2 mi <1m
Avondale Drive 0.2 mi <1m
North Emery Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 20 — 14.6 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach, IN and Lake Park, IN.

1

Start on Claremont Avenue

137 ft · 6 sec · Claremont Avenue
2

Keep slight left at fork onto Somerset Road

122 ft · 5 sec · Somerset Road
3

Continue on Somerset Road

209 ft · 13 sec · Somerset Road
4

Turn right onto Oriole Trail

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Oriole Trail
5

Turn right onto Avondale Drive

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Avondale Drive
6

Continue on North Karwick Road

2.1 mi · 5 min · North Karwick Road
7

Continue on Warnke Road

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Warnke Road
8

Continue on Warnke Road

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Warnke Road
9

At end of road, turn left onto East Michigan Boulevard

1.3 mi · 1 min · East Michigan Boulevard
10

Continue on US 20

12 mi · 17 min · US 20
11

Take the exit onto US 20

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 20
Toward US 20 East, SR 2 West
12

Enter roundabout onto US 20

0.2 mi · 14 sec · US 20
13

Continue on US 20

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 20
14

Turn left onto North Emery Road

436 ft · 12 sec · North Emery Road
15

Turn right onto East Chicago Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Chicago Road
16

Arrive at destination

East Chicago Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Somerset Road

Keep slight left at fork onto Somerset Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Oriole Trail

Turn right onto Oriole Trail

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Avondale Drive

Turn right onto Avondale Drive

Navigation decision point

5
16.8 mi into trip | ~27m in | US 20

Take the exit onto US 20 toward US 20 East, SR 2 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 20 East, SR 2 West
5
17 mi into trip | ~28m in | US 20

Enter roundabout onto US 20

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.97 one way

$5.94 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $3.28 $6.55
premium $4.72 $3.73 $7.46
diesel $4.80 $3.80 $7.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6 0 $2.11 $0.96
Efficient EV 5 0 $1.76 $0.80
EV Truck/SUV 8 0 $2.81 $1.29

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.

Forecast as of Jul 3, 2026

Origin

Long Beach, IN

Late night in Long Beach on Sunday

Local time

4:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SW 5 mph 67% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 3:21AM CDT until July 3 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 3:21AM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Destination

Lake Park, IN

Late night in Lake Park on Sunday

Local time

4:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

W 5 mph 67% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 3:21AM CDT until July 3 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 3:21AM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

33m 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 is heavily focused on highway driving, with 73% of the journey on primary roads and highways. You'll experience a 14.6-mile stretch on US 20, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. Expect a profile that leans towards efficiency rather than winding scenic byways. While the majority is highway, the introduction of North Karwick Road and East Michigan Boulevard will introduce some local road elements as you approach your destination. This mix suggests a drive that's generally swift but may involve a slight change in pace near the end.

73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.6 mi on US 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 20 and North Karwick Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Somerset Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Somerset Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.1 miles (Oriole Trail): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Avondale Drive): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

844 ft 611 ft

Total Climb

242 ft

Total Descent

36 ft

Highest Point

844 ft

~20.1 mi in

Elevation Range

234 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Long Beach, IN

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.6 miles on US 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 (Somerset Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.1 miles (Oriole Trail): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Avondale Drive): 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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