How far is Kouts, IN from Shady Side, IN?
The driving distance from Kouts, IN to Shady Side, IN is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kouts and Shady Side.
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Start on South Main Street
3234 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South State Road 49
15.6 mi · 22 min · South State Road 49
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Portage, Westville
1960 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto North State Road 149
2.5 mi · 4 min · North State Road 149
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Continue on Max Mochal Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Max Mochal Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dunes Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Dunes Highway
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Turn left onto McCool Road
777 ft · 34 sec · McCool Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McCool Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kouts and Shady Side.
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.
South State Road 49
Continue on South State Road 49
15.6 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kouts and Mostly Sunny near Shady Side.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kouts to Shady Side?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Valparaiso is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Kouts and 13.2 miles from Shady Side.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.49 one way or $6.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kouts and Mostly Sunny near Shady Side.
Stop Ideas Near Valparaiso
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 Kouts and Shady Side. Straight-line distance: 21.6 mi (34.76 km).
#1 Kouts
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,963 |
| Coordinates | 41.3167100, -87.0258600 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shady Side
Shady Side is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6167000, -87.1430900 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shady Side (-87.14309, 41.6167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.72 | $3.49 | $6.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $4.06 | $8.13 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
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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