How far is Decatur, IN from Lake Station, IN?
The driving distance from Decatur, IN to Lake Station, IN is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Lake Station.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Lake Station.
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Start on West Monroe Street
2422 ft · 46 sec · West Monroe Street
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Turn right onto North 13th Street
15.9 mi · 18 min · North 13th Street
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Continue on Lafayette Street
4.7 mi · 6 min · Lafayette Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Lafayette Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street
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Continue on Spy Run Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Spy Run Avenue
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Continue on North Clinton Street
2084 ft · 28 sec · North Clinton Street
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Turn straight onto Lima Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road
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Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 930 West
863 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Goshen Road
1625 ft · 21 sec · Goshen Road
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Continue straight
12.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
91.2 mi · 2 hr
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
1 km · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Lincolnway
2.8 mi · 5 min · West Lincolnway
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Continue on State Road 130
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Road 130
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Continue straight
2964 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
29 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto North Hobart Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Hobart Road
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Continue on Ripley Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ripley Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
88 m · 7 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Lake Station.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Goshen Road
Continue straight
91.2 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Decatur and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Station.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Lake Station?
The road trip is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Etna Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.2 miles from Decatur and 72.5 miles from Lake Station.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.73 one way or $39.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Decatur and Lake Station, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Decatur and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Station.
Stop Ideas Near Etna Green
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Lake Station. Straight-line distance: 130.62 mi (210.21 km).
#1 Decatur
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 34,821 |
| Coordinates | 40.8306000, -84.9291300 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Station
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 11,850 |
| Coordinates | 41.5750400, -87.2389200 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Station (-87.23892, 41.57504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $3.86 | $19.73 | $39.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $22.77 | $45.53 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $25.49 | $50.98 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $33.83 | $67.67 |
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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