How far is Lake Park, IN from Long Beach, IN?

The driving distance from Lake Park, IN to Long Beach, IN is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.81 mi
00h 29m
Flight
16.02 mi
25.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.02 mi
Kilometers
25.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.81 mi
Kilometers
33.49 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM CDT
Return by in Lake Park
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Park
2026-04-23T02:11
Arrive Long Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lake Park
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Smith
IN

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States

From Lake Park
10.4 mi
00h 14m
To Long Beach
10.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Park and Long Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Park and Long Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on East Chicago Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Chicago Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Emery Road

    133 m · 12 sec · North Emery Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 20 West: Michigan City

    15 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto US 20 West: Michigan City

    11.7 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    990 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Freyer Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Freyer Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US-12

    1.1 km · 57 sec · US-12

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Karwick Road

    2176 ft · 1 min · North Karwick Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Avondale Drive

    929 ft · 39 sec · Avondale Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Oriole Trail

    963 ft · 49 sec · Oriole Trail

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Somerset Road

    64 m · 9 sec · Somerset Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Somerset Road

    79 m · 11 sec · Somerset Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Claremont Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Park and Long Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 20 West
11.7 mi · 56%
East Chicago Road
1.14 mi · 5%
Freyer Road
0.89 mi · 4%
US-12
0.7 mi · 3%
North Karwick Road
0.41 mi · 2%
Oriole Trail
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 20 West

Exit the roundabout onto US 20 West: Michigan City

11.7 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smith
00h 14m from Lake Park
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Park and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Park to Long Beach?

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Smith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Lake Park and 10.4 miles from Long Beach.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:32 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 Long Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Smith

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Smith, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smith.

RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

10 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

11 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street
RAIL

Michigan City

20 mi away
100 Washington St.
RAIL

South Bend station

32 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Park and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 16.02 mi (25.78 km).

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#1 Lake Park

Lake Park is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7047700, -86.5497400
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Long Beach

#2 Long Beach

Town in Michigan Township, LaPorte County, Indiana, United States

Population1,139
Coordinates41.7389300, -86.8569700
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chicago Road (-86.547515, 41.702779)
End: Claremont Avenue (-86.857697, 41.739303)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.78 L · about $2.75
Round trip
$5.51
1.46 gal · 5.56 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Park and Long Beach. The current time is 02:11:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.