How far is Lake Park, IN from Trail Creek, IN?
The driving distance from Lake Park, IN to Trail Creek, IN is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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.
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Park and Trail Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Park and Trail Creek.
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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 1 toward US 20 West: Michigan City
15 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 20 West: Michigan City
11.7 mi · 16 min
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Turn straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on East Michigan Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto Johnson Road
2865 ft · 1 min · Johnson Road
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Turn right onto Whipporwill Avenue
1222 ft · 54 sec · Whipporwill Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whipporwill Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Park and Trail Creek.
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.
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.
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 Trail Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Park to Trail Creek?
The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 9 miles from Lake Park and 9 miles from Trail Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Park and Mostly Sunny near Trail Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Smith
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 Smith.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Park and Trail Creek. Straight-line distance: 15.97 mi (25.7 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 Trail Creek
City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,985 |
| Coordinates | 41.6983700, -86.8592000 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whipporwill Avenue (-86.8592, 41.698323)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
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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