Origin
Smith, IN
Afternoon in Smith on Sunday
Local time
2:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smith, 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
18m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good 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.
Smith, IN
Frank van Dijk
Lake Park, IN
SERHAT TUĞ
Trip Overview
This short 10.4-mile drive from Smith, Indiana, to Lake Park, Indiana, is easily completed in about 18 minutes, making it an ideal quick trip. With a highway share of 65%, you'll spend most of your time on US Highway 20 and North Fail Road. The estimated fuel cost is a very affordable $2, and you won't need to worry about overnight stays as it's perfect for a single day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused journey within the Midwest region that requires minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 20 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| North Fail Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| US 20 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Chicago Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Emery Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 20
— 4.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smith, IN and Lake Park, IN.
1
Start on North Fail Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Fail Road
2
Turn left onto US 20
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 20
3
Take the exit onto US 20
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 20
Toward US 20 East, SR 2 West
4
Enter roundabout onto US 20
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 20
5
Continue on US 20
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 20
6
Turn left onto North Emery Road
436 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Emery Road
7
Turn right onto East Chicago Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Chicago Road
8
Arrive at destination
East Chicago Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 9.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 20 / US Highway 20
Turn left onto US 20 / US Highway 20
Navigation decision point
5
7 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
7.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 20
Enter roundabout onto US 20
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
9.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
North Emery Road
Turn left onto North Emery Road
Navigation decision point
3
9.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
East Chicago Road
Turn right onto East Chicago Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.63 one way
$3.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 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 | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
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
Lake Park, IN
Afternoon in Lake Park on Sunday
Local time
2:18 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
4 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
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?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 65% of your travel occurring on major roads like US Highway 20. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 4.6 miles on US Highway 20. The drive generally maintains a consistent pace, punctuated by transitions between US Highway 20 and North Fail Road. This isn't a winding, scenic byway, but rather a direct and efficient path that prioritizes getting you to your destination.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on US Highway 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 20 and North Fail Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near US 20 / US Highway 20.
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 18m 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 2.4 miles (US 20 / US Highway 20): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (US 20): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles (US 20): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.4 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 (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on US Highway 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 2.4 miles (US 20 / US Highway 20): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (US 20): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 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 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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