How far is Burns Harbor, IN from Ogden Dunes, IN?
The driving distance from Burns Harbor, IN to Ogden Dunes, IN is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3 miles (4.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burns Harbor and Ogden Dunes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burns Harbor and Ogden Dunes.
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Start on R Street
1620 ft · 1 min · R Street
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Turn left onto 10th Street
1519 ft · 1 min · 10th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto W Street
1996 ft · 1 min · W Street
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Continue on South Boundary Road
2012 ft · 2 min · South Boundary Road
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Turn right onto North Loop Drive
827 ft · 42 sec · North Loop Drive
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Turn left onto George Nelson Drive
1816 ft · 50 sec · George Nelson Drive
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Turn slight right
765 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
64 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Dunes Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Dunes Highway
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Turn slight right
38 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Hillcrest Road
2338 ft · 2 min · Hillcrest Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillcrest Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burns Harbor and Ogden Dunes.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dunes Highway
Turn left onto Dunes Highway
1.65 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Burns Harbor and Mostly Sunny near Ogden Dunes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burns Harbor to Ogden Dunes?
The road trip is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Burns Harbor and 2.1 miles from Ogden Dunes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3 miles (4.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.57 one way or $1.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Burns Harbor and Mostly Sunny near Ogden Dunes.
Stop Ideas Near Portage
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portage.
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Dyer station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burns Harbor and Ogden Dunes. Straight-line distance: 3.02 mi (4.86 km).
#1 Burns Harbor
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,922 |
| Coordinates | 41.6258700, -87.1333700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ogden Dunes
Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,083 |
| Coordinates | 41.6228100, -87.1917000 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ogden Dunes (-87.1917, 41.62281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.57 | $1.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.64 | $1.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.70 | $1.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.80 | $1.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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