How far is Lake Park, IN from Kingsford Heights, IN?
The driving distance from Lake Park, IN to Kingsford Heights, IN is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Park and Kingsford Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Park and Kingsford Heights.
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Start on East Chicago Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Chicago Road
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Turn left onto North Emery Road
133 m · 12 sec · North Emery Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
723 ft · 13 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Scott Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Scott Street
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Turn left onto Monroe Street
633 ft · 17 sec · Monroe Street
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Turn right onto Kingsbury Avenue
2208 ft · 1 min · Kingsbury Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Indiana Avenue
5.7 mi · 8 min · Indiana Avenue
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Meadowbrook Boulevard
3136 ft · 2 min · Meadowbrook Boulevard
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Turn left onto Grayton Road
14 m · 9 sec · Grayton Road
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Turn left onto Meadowbrook Boulevard
15 m · 2 sec · Meadowbrook Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meadowbrook Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Park and Kingsford Heights.
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.
North Emery Road
Exit the roundabout
7.5 mi · 00h 11m
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 Lake Park and Mostly Sunny near Kingsford Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Park to Kingsford Heights?
The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
LaPorte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Lake Park and 10.3 miles from Kingsford Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Park and Mostly Sunny near Kingsford Heights.
Stop Ideas Near LaPorte
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 LaPorte.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Park and Kingsford Heights. Straight-line distance: 17.14 mi (27.58 km).
#1 Lake Park
Lake Park is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7047700, -86.5497400 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kingsford Heights
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,379 |
| Coordinates | 41.4806000, -86.6916900 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meadowbrook Boulevard (-86.691723, 41.480625)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
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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